Best Chipotle Peanut And Sesame Seed Salsa Recipes

PEANUT CHIPOTLE SALSA

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This creamy peanut chipotle salsa recipe is quick and easy to make, and full of the most irresistible savory, smoky and sweet flavors. Serve as a dip, sauce, spread, or whatever sounds good!

Provided by Ali

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 cloves garlic
1 large chipotle in adobo sauce
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup natural peanut butter,* homemade or store-bought
1/2 cup diced white onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
pinch of dried oregano

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
Taste and season with extra salt (or any other ingredients you might like to increase) as needed.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use in your favorite recipe and enjoy!

CHIPOTLE, PEANUT AND SESAME SEED SALSA

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This nutty, spicy salsa with the tang of vinegar is from Veracruz, Mexico, where it's called salsa macha. It has long been a favorite of Pati Jinich, the Mexican-born chef who lives in Washington, D.C. Her version comes together fast, and offers a lot of character and versatility. Use it to liven up roasted vegetables or grilled meats. It's especially great on lamb chops and skirt steak, or even baked potatoes served with sour cream and cheese. The salsa lasts for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator; the solids will sink to the bottom, leaving a deeply flavored oil that can add a little muscle to sauces or a finishing touch to other dishes. You can use other nuts in place of the peanuts, or a mix of nuts and sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories quick, dips and spreads, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/2 cup raw unsalted peanuts (or use pecans, hazelnuts or walnuts)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 ounces dried chipotle chiles (1 1/2 to 2 cups), stemmed and seeded
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Steps:

Heat the oil over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet until it is very hot but not smoking. Add the peanuts and garlic, then cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. The peanuts should just begin to turn color. Be careful to not let them scorch, which can happen quickly.
Add the sesame seeds and chiles, and continue to stir and fry for a minute or until the chiles are lightly toasted.
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the contents, including all of the oil, to a food processor or blender. Add the salt, sugar and vinegar, and blend until almost smooth. (The salsa should be uniform but have a little texture to it.)
Pour into a container and let cool. Refrigerate the salsa if you are not using it the day you make it.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 53 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams