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Pineapple Chipotle Salsa

Zesty Pineapple Chipotle Salsa to Brighten Any Meal

Pineapple Chipotle Salsa combines sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for tacos and grilled meats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa Base
  • 7-8 tomatillos tomatillos provides a tangy base
  • 4 whole cloves garlic adds depth of flavor
  • 2 slices onion (white or yellow) about 1/2-inch thick
For the Sweetness
  • 2 slices fresh pineapple or 2 rings of canned pineapple
For the Spice
  • 1-2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo adjust based on taste
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt enhances all flavors

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to the high broiler setting.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and arrange the sliced tomatillos, whole garlic cloves, thick onion slices, and fresh pineapple slices on the sheet.
  3. Broil the ingredients for 10 minutes, watching for a nice char.
  4. Carefully flip the ingredients and broil for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the broiled ingredients to a blender, add chipotle peppers, and pulse until chunky.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt as needed.
  7. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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