Best 9 Easy Chipotle Salsa Recipes

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Get ready to elevate your taste buds with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect easy chipotle salsa! Whether you are a salsa aficionado or a novice cook, this article will provide you with all the essential tips, tricks, and ingredient options to whip up a flavorful and versatile salsa that will become a staple in your kitchen. From selecting the right chipotles to experimenting with various spices, we'll cover everything you need to know to create a delicious and memorable chipotle salsa that will liven up any gathering or meal.

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CHIPOTLE SALSA



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield Approximately 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Two 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
One 10- or 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 to 3 (depending on your heat tolerance) chipotle peppers in adobo (see Cook's Note)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems roughly removed
1 medium onion, diced

Steps:

  • Add the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, black pepper, chipotle peppers, cilantro and onions to a food processor and blend until totally combined. Give it a taste to check for seasoning.
  • Make the salsa several hours before serving, as it will give the flavors a chance to dance! Keeps in the fridge, covered, for about a week.

CHIPOTLE BLENDER SALSA



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Provided by Melissa Belanger

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small sweet onion, cut into chunks (or 1/2 large)
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1/2 tablespoon)
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 10-ounce can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 large handfuls fresh cilantro (about 1/2 bunch)
2 chipotle peppers (from a can in adobo sauce)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Pulse the onion and garlic a few times in a food processor or blender.
  • Add remaining ingredients and continue pulsing until you've reached your desired texture.
  • Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  • Transfer salsa to mason jars, or container of choice, and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

CHIPOTLE SALSA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Roast 6 tomatillos over an open flame until the husks are charred, 5 minutes. Cool; remove the husks. Puree the tomatillos, 1 canned chipotle chile, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, the juice of 1 lime, 1 garlic clove and 2 teaspoons olive oil. Thin with water. Season with salt.

EASY CHIPOTLE SALSA



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I have been looking for a spicy salsa easy enough that I can make it fresh at mealtime, so I came up with this one. Very simple and easily adaptable to your tastes.

Provided by lovetocook

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 large tomatoes, chopped
¼ medium onion, chopped
10 sprigs fresh cilantro, stems removed
2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chipotle peppers, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until salsa is chunky.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 173.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

ISABEL'S ROASTED CHIPOTLE SALSA



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This is a super easy and quick, spicy chipotle salsa recipe. Only for those who really love spicy foods. Inspired by the chipotle salsa you can get at Rubio's®. Great on turkey tacos or served with tortilla chips!

Provided by Isabel Chu

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
½ cup chopped fresh tomato
½ cup chopped sweet onion
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
5 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained
1 red chile pepper, chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 medium lime, juiced
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine fire-roasted tomatoes, fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, chipotle peppers, chile pepper, jalapeno, adobo sauce, lime juice, pepper, and salt in a blender. Pulse until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 253.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHIPOTLE SALSA



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This salsa recipe is courtesy of Emeril Lagasse and is used to make his Crazy Nachos.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, leaves
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and chill until ready to serve.

CHIPOTLE SALSA



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Our smoky chipotle salsa is made with roma tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes and chopped chipotle peppers. Ready in 40 minutes, serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until onion is very soft. Add plum tomatoes; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tomatoes start to break down.
  • Stir in fire roasted tomatoes and chipotle chiles. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • In food processor or blender, place salsa and cilantro. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until cilantro is finely chopped. Transfer to serving bowl.
  • Serve salsa with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHIPOTLE SALSA



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Provided by Kevin Taylor

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Yield MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (sold at Latin American markets)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

CHIPOTLE GARLIC SALSA



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The ease of preparation and the versatility of this sauce make this a dependable go-to ingredient as well as a nice table salsa.. It also freezes well, so make extra. If you do any canning, it also holds well in the pantry. Makes a wonderful cooking or baking sauce for enchiladas, Mexican lasagna, eggs or meatloaf. This recipe was recently selected as a prize-winner in a national contest for tomato products (honorable mention, but still...whoo-hoo!).

Provided by Hungry Hogareno

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 3 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo
10 garlic cloves (or more)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes, with their juice, in a medium non-reactive saucepan. Finely chop or puree the chiles with their liquid and add to the tomatoes. (If a milder sauce is desired, only use half the chiles.) Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 to 45 minutes until reduced by about one--quarter.
  • Meanwhile, thinly slice or mince the garlic cloves. Add with the remaining ingredients during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time. When the salsa has reached the desired consistency, remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Adjust seasoning. and let cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator, tightly covered, up to one week or freeze up to 3 months.
  • NOTE: For a smoother consistency, puree all or part of the tomato-chile mixture before adding the other ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Fat 0.2, Sodium 149.5, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.8

Tips

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes to add complexity and depth of flavor to the salsa.
  • Roast the tomatoes before making the salsa for a smoky, caramelized flavor.
  • Use a high-quality, smoky chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for the best flavor.
  • Add fresh herbs and spices to taste, such as cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and oregano.
  • Adjust the heat level of the salsa by adding more or less chipotle pepper.
  • Serve the salsa immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion

Chipotle salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients, and it can be tailored to your own personal tastes. Whether you like it mild or spicy, smoky or sweet, there is a chipotle salsa recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your next meal, give chipotle salsa a try.

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