Chipotle-Pepita Salsa Recipe

Name: Chipotle-Pepita Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin seeds; 6 large roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 canned chipotle chiles, chopped (smoked jalapeno peppers); 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Servings: persons

1 cup pumpkin seeds
6 large roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 canned chipotle chiles, chopped (smoked jalapeno peppers)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1
Heat oven to 400u00b0 F degrees.
2
Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and toast until they begin to pop and turn brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove from oven and let cool.
4
In a blender, combine the chopped tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, coriander, chili powder, chipotles, adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the toasted pumpkin seeds.
5
Stir in the lime juice.
6
Refrigerate salsa for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to combine.
7
Bring salsa to room temperature for 30 minutes before service.
8
Great with fish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pumpkin seeds, 6 large roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped, 1/2 yellow onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chipotle-Pepita Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chipotle-Pepita Salsa

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