Best Easy Salsa de Chipotle Recipe

A smoky, medium-heat salsa made from chipotle peppers in adobo. This vegetarian condiment adds deep, smoky flavor to family meals with a balanced, lingering warmth.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 28 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • chipotle peppers in adobo 3 pieces
  • roma tomatoes 2 pieces
  • white onion 0.5 pieces
  • garlic cloves 2 cloves
Seasonings/Sauce
  • olive oil 1 tbsp
  • lime juice 1.5 tbsp
  • kosher salt 0.5 tsp
  • black pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 4 g 57%
Protein 1 g 14%
Fat 1 g 29%
Serving size 45g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil just until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add the roma tomatoes, white onion, and garlic cloves to the skillet. Sear, turning occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until vegetables are softened and charred in spots.

  3. 3

    Transfer the charred vegetables to a blender. Add chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Blend mixture in short pulses until smooth but still slightly textured; stop to scrape the sides and control consistency.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve salsa at room temperature, or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors deepen.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The chipotle peppers in adobo are the essential ingredient, delivering the salsa's signature smoky heat and depth. Combined with roasted tomatoes and onion, these peppers create the classic flavor this salsa is known for.
Q. How should I control the heat and timing while cooking this salsa?
Sear your tomatoes, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat, turning occasionally to char but not overburn. This intensifies the natural sweetness while infusing the salsa with subtle smokiness.
Q. How do I avoid a watery or bland salsa texture?
Char the vegetables deeply so excess moisture evaporates and blend in short pulses, stopping to scrape the sides, for a thick but slightly rustic salsa. This prevents overblending, maintaining great body and flavor.
Q. How many calories and what is the fat-to-carb ratio per serving?
Each 45g serving contains 28 kcal, with carbohydrates accounting for 57%, fat 29%, and protein 14% of calories. This makes it a lighter, vegetable-driven condiment.
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