Habanero Salsa

Habanero Salsa

Dips
40 min
1 serving
251 kcal / serving

This habanero salsa brings bold, smoky heat with roasted veggies and fresh lime. Perfect for tacos, chips, or whenever I need a fiery kick!

Ingredients

  • 3habanero peppers (stems removed)
  • 3tomatoes (diced)
  • ½red onion (diced)
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • ¼ cupfresh cilantro (chopped)
  • ¼ cuplime juice
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspooncumin (optional)
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil (extra virgin)

Directions

  1. 1

    Handle the habanero peppers with care, using gloves if necessary. Remove the stems and roughly chop the peppers. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds.

  2. 2

    In a blender or food processor, add the habanero peppers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, cumin and olive oil.

  3. 3

    Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.

  4. 4

    Taste the salsa and adjust the salt and lime juice if needed.

  5. 5

    Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.