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Pineapple Chipotle Salsa

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chipotle Salsa to Liven Up Dishes

A vibrant and easy Pineapple Chipotle Salsa that perfectly combines sweetness and heat, elevating any dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4 tomatillos husked and halved Provide a tangy base.
  • 1 medium onion Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • 2 cloves garlic Keep whole for roasting.
Sweetness
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple Alternatively, you can use canned rings.
Spice
  • 2 peppers chipotle in adobo Adjust based on your heat preference.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Use according to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • blender

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to the broiler setting and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Arrange halved tomatillos, whole garlic cloves, thick slices of onion, and pineapple rings on the baking sheet.
  3. Broil the ingredients for approximately 10 minutes, watching closely for light charring.
  4. Flip all the ingredients and return to the broiler for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the ingredients to a blender and add chipotle peppers; blend to a chunky consistency.
  6. Taste your salsa and add kosher salt as needed before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week; flavors improve over time. Adjust spice level by modifying chipotle peppers.

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