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Chipotle-Pepita Salsa
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin seeds
6 large roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 canned chipotle chiles, chopped (smoked jalapeno peppers)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400ยบ F degrees.
2. Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and toast until they begin to pop and turn brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from oven and let cool.
4. In a blender, combine the chopped tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, coriander, chili powder, chipotles, adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the toasted pumpkin seeds.
5. Stir in the lime juice.
6. Refrigerate salsa for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to combine.
7. Bring salsa to room temperature for 30 minutes before service.
8. Great with fish.
By RecipeOfHealth.com