Pumpkin-Seed Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Pumpkin-Seed Salsa
45 min.
3
127kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snacking game with a vibrant and zesty twist? Introducing our Pumpkin-Seed Salsa, a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. This recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for everyone at the table.

Imagine the bold flavors of fresh jalapeño and poblano chilies mingling with the tangy brightness of tomatillos, all brought together by the earthy crunch of roasted pumpkin seeds. This salsa is a celebration of textures and tastes, ideal for serving as an antipasti, starter, or a snack that will keep everyone coming back for more. With just 45 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that serves three, making it perfect for a cozy gathering or a casual get-together.

Not only is this salsa delicious, but it also packs a nutritious punch, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you’re dipping tortilla chips, drizzling it over grilled vegetables, or using it as a topping for tacos, this Pumpkin-Seed Salsa is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this fresh, flavorful, and healthy appetizer!

Ingredients

  •  jalapeño chilies fresh
  •  anaheim chilies fresh (sometimes mislabeled pasilla) (9 oz. total)
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  • clove garlic peeled
  • 0.5 cup green onions sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon hot sauce green red
  • 0.3 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup roasted salted shelled (see notes)
  • servings salt 
  • ounces tomatillos fresh (see notes)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender

Directions

  1. Pull off and discard husks and stems from tomatillos; rinse tomatillos well and coarsely chop. Rinse and stem chilies.
  2. Remove seeds from poblanos. For a mild salsa, remove seeds from jalapeos. Coarsely chop all chilies.
  3. In a food processor or blender, combine tomatillos, poblanos, jalapeos, garlic, green onions, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, vinegar, cumin, and oregano; whirl until smooth.
  4. Add hot sauce and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories127kcal
Protein16.97%
Fat42.16%
Carbs40.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
84.67
Glycemic Load
2.88
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
18.543478302334%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:127.46kcal
6.37%
Fat:6.43g
9.89%
Saturated Fat:1.07g
6.7%
Carbohydrates:14.02g
4.67%
Net Carbohydrates:10.2g
3.71%
Sugar:7.54g
8.38%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:215.8mg
9.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.82g
11.65%
Vitamin C:121.25mg
146.97%
Vitamin K:62.75µg
59.76%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.27%
Magnesium:101.16mg
25.29%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.33%
Vitamin A:1153.58IU
23.07%
Phosphorus:204.48mg
20.45%
Potassium:600.47mg
17.16%
Copper:0.33mg
16.35%
Fiber:3.82g
15.28%
Vitamin B3:3mg
15.02%
Iron:2.68mg
14.87%
Folate:41.51µg
10.38%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.72%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.67%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.22%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.51%
Calcium:42.36mg
4.24%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.8%
Selenium:2.18µg
3.11%
Source:My Recipes