Orange Habanero Salsa Recipe 🍊🌶️
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 2 cups
Description:
This Orange Habanero Salsa boasts a tropical flair, diverging from the traditional southwestern taste. Ideal for complementing Mexican dishes inspired by the Yucatan or Caribbean cuisines, this zesty salsa is a delightful accompaniment to crunchy chips.
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Vegetable, Caribbean, Mexican, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, Summer, Spicy, Roast, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top, Small Appliance
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Habanero peppers |
| 3-4 | Oranges |
| 2 | Green onions |
| 6 | Tomatillos |
| – | Salt |
| – | Lime juice |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 175.6
- Fat Content: 2.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 15.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 37.9g
- Fiber Content: 9.6g
- Sugar Content: 25.8g
- Protein Content: 5.5g
Instructions:
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Roast Tomatillos:
- In an ungreased iron skillet, roast half of the tomatillos in their husks for about 10 minutes, turning often until they are soft and slightly charred; remove from the pan and allow to cool.
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Prepare Tomatillos for Blender:
- Once cooled, place the roasted tomatillos in a blender and set aside.
- Meanwhile, remove the husks from the remaining tomatillos, rinse them, dice them finely, and place them in a bowl.
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Roast Habanero Peppers:
- Roast the habanero peppers over low heat, turning them often for about 5-7 minutes or until they begin to char; remove from the pan.
- Stem and deseed the habanero peppers (use gloves if preferred), and add them to the blender; puree until smooth.
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Prepare Oranges:
- Squeeze one of the oranges over a sieve placed over the bowl with the diced tomatillos to catch any stray seeds.
- Peel the remaining oranges, remove the pith, deseed if necessary, dice them finely, and add them to the bowl along with the chopped green onions.
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Mix and Season:
- Add the habanero/tomatillo puree to the bowl and mix well.
- Season the salsa to taste with salt and lime juice.
- Allow the salsa to stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to develop its full flavor.
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Orange Habanero Salsa paired with your favorite Mexican or Caribbean dishes, or simply with crispy tortilla chips for a spicy kick! 🎉🍅
