Gavacho’s Pico Salsa

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 1
Gavacho's Pico Salsa
in Salsa

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 tomatoes ( roma )
1 red onion ( large )
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 jalapeno
1 1/2 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles
8 key limes
1 ancho chili ( dried )
1 casabel chili pepper ( dried )
6 garlic cloves ( roasted )
1 tablespoon olive oil ( roasted garlic )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
37
Sugar
4g
Fat
1g
Gavacho's Pico Salsa is a traditional Mexican salsa that is easy to make with fresh ingredients from your local grocery store. The combination of fresh roma tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice make this salsa a refreshing appetizer or condiment for your favorite dishes. The addition of jalapeno peppers and chipotle chiles give it a spicy kick, while the roasted garlic adds a mellow smokiness to the flavor. This versatile salsa can be used in many different ways, from dipping to topping on seafood, chicken, or beef tacos.

Instructions

1.Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add dried ancho chili, dried casabel chili, and jalapeno.
2.Once the peppers are blackened and blistered, remove from skillet and place them inside a sealed bag for 5 minutes.
3.Take out the pepper seeds and chop the peppers.
4.Finely chop the roma tomatoes and red onion and mix them with the pepper mixture.
5.Squeeze the juice of the limes and stir it with the vegetable mixture.
6.Add pureed chipotle chiles, roasted garlic, and salt into the mixture and stir well. Finally, chop the cilantro, add it to the mixture, and stir well again.

PROS

Gavacho’s Pico Salsa is full of flavor and nutrients with fresh vegetables and spices.

It is low in calories, carbs, and sugar while high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

CONS

Some people may find it too spicy or too acidic for their taste.

It is also not recommended for people who are allergic to any of the ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gavacho’s Pico Salsa is rich in nutrients as it contains a variety of fresh vegetables and spices.
It is also low in calories, carbs, and sugar while high in vitamin C and antioxidants. The peppers used in this recipe have been linked to reducing inflammation and boosting metabolism.

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