WINTER SALSA WITH CHIPOTLE AND ORANGE

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Onion     Tomato     Sauté     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Orange     Bell Pepper     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped coarse
1 onion, chopped coarse
1/3 cup olive oil
1 navel orange
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chilies in adobo*, or to taste
a 28-ounce can whole Italian plum tomatoes, seeded and drained well
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
*available at Hispanic markets, and some specialty foods shops.

Steps:

  • In a skillet sautée yellow bell pepper and onion in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until vegetables are just tender and beginning to brown.
  • Grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from orange and reserve. Squeeze juice from orange. Add orange juice and chilies to onion mixture and cook 1 minute.
  • Chop tomatoes coarse and in a bowl combine with reserved zest, onion mixture, green bell pepper, coriander, and lime juice. In a blender purée in a thin stream. Stir purée into salsa and transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Salsa keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.

Tascha Davis
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This salsa is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I probably won't make it again.


Hamza Ansari
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I'm not a fan of the flavor of chipotle peppers. I think I'll try making this salsa with a different type of pepper next time.


Adnan Haidar
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This salsa is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less orange juice next time.


Mega Magma
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salsa turned out too spicy. I guess I'll have to add less chipotle peppers next time.


Irtaza Mughal
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This salsa is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I always have a few oranges in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses them up.


Fatma San
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salsa is surprisingly mild. The orange juice really mellows out the heat.


North Carolina Mountain People
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This salsa is so refreshing and flavorful. The orange juice really brightens it up.


Leslie Robles
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I love the smoky flavor that the chipotle peppers add to this salsa. It's the perfect amount of heat without being too spicy.


Ivy Tawananyasha
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This salsa is amazing! The chipotle and orange flavors are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Elias Fikre Mulat
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This is my new favorite salsa recipe. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on tacos, burritos, and even as a dip for vegetables.


Bablu Nepal
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I love this salsa! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually double the recipe so I have plenty to share with friends and family.


obengatta benjamin
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This salsa is a delightful blend of flavors. The chipotle adds a smoky heat, while the orange brings a refreshing brightness. It's the perfect salsa to serve with chips, tacos, or enchiladas.