Best 2 Winter Salsa With Chipotle And Orange Recipes

Brighten up your winter meals with this tantalizing Winter Salsa with Chipotle and Orange, a vibrant blend of flavors that will add a zesty kick to your culinary creations. This salsa is more than just a condiment; it's a versatile ingredient that can transform your dishes into culinary masterpieces. With its perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy notes, this salsa will elevate your tacos, burritos, nachos, and grilled meats to new heights. But that's not all; this article also offers a collection of delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of this salsa. From zesty tacos to refreshing salads, each recipe highlights the unique flavors of the salsa, making it a must-try for any food enthusiast. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHIPOTLE SALSA

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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield Approximately 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Two 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
One 10- or 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 to 3 (depending on your heat tolerance) chipotle peppers in adobo (see Cook's Note)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems roughly removed
1 medium onion, diced

Steps:

Add the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, black pepper, chipotle peppers, cilantro and onions to a food processor and blend until totally combined. Give it a taste to check for seasoning.
Make the salsa several hours before serving, as it will give the flavors a chance to dance! Keeps in the fridge, covered, for about a week.

WINTER SALSA WITH CHIPOTLE AND ORANGE

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Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Onion Tomato Sauté Super Bowl Quick & Easy Orange Bell Pepper Winter Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped coarse
1 onion, chopped coarse
1/3 cup olive oil
1 navel orange
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chilies in adobo*, or to taste
a 28-ounce can whole Italian plum tomatoes, seeded and drained well
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
*available at Hispanic markets, and some specialty foods shops.

Steps:

In a skillet sautée yellow bell pepper and onion in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until vegetables are just tender and beginning to brown.
Grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from orange and reserve. Squeeze juice from orange. Add orange juice and chilies to onion mixture and cook 1 minute.
Chop tomatoes coarse and in a bowl combine with reserved zest, onion mixture, green bell pepper, coriander, and lime juice. In a blender purée in a thin stream. Stir purée into salsa and transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Salsa keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.

Tips:

Choose ripe and flavorful tomatoes for the best salsa.
Use a variety of tomatoes, such as Roma, cherry, and heirloom, for a more complex flavor.
Roast the tomatoes before making the salsa to concentrate their flavor.
Use fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, and oregano, for a bright and flavorful salsa.
Add a touch of heat with chipotle peppers or chili powder.
Use fresh citrus juice, such as orange or lime, to brighten the flavors of the salsa.
Season the salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
Let the salsa rest for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This winter salsa with chipotle and orange is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of roasted tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and fresh citrus juice creates a complex and flavorful salsa that is sure to please everyone. Serve this salsa with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or your favorite Mexican dish.