Chipotle Tomato Salsa

This smoky Chipotle Tomato Salsa, made with chipotle chili in adobo sauce, broiled tomatoes and onions, is loaded with rich and authentic Mexican flavors. Fresh Tomato Salsa Chipotle is perfect for chip-dipping and drizzled over your favorite tacos.

Recipe Ingredients

• Plum tomatoes
• White onion
• Garlic – I roast the garlic with the peel on it to protect it from becoming dried out.
• Chipotle chili with adobo sauce – I use both the chili and sauce that comes in the same can.
• Lime juice

How To Make Chipotle Tomato Salsa

1. Broil veggies. Preheat broiler and place tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet lightly coated in olive oil. Cook veggies until they become slightly blackened, roughly 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Blend all ingredients. Peel skin of garlic and place all ingredients into a blender and blend on high until salsa becomes smooth.
3. Adjust flavor or consistency. To make the salsa spicier add more chipotle and adobo sauce. If salsa is too thick, add 2 tablespoons of water.
4. Refrigerate. Place salsa in the refrigerator for roughly 2 hours to allow flavors to combine.

Chipotle Tomato Salsa Recipe Tips

I only have two quick tips. One, keep a close eye on your veggies when broiling them because they will cook quickly. Second, the adobo sauce isn’t as spicy as the chilis so if you want to add more smoky adobo flavor without making your salsa too spicy, consider adding a second tablespoon of the sauce.

You are going to love this Fresh Tomato Salsa Chipotle! One of my favorite moments when making this was the wonderful smell drifting up from the oven as the tomatoes, onions, and garlic roasted. When things start to smell good before you’re done cooking, you know you’re on the right track!

Serving Suggestions

• Chip-dipping – This salsa is perfect for dipping with a bag of your favorite tortilla chips.
• Drizzle over tacos – This is a perfect spicy taco salsa; pour a nice heaping tablespoon on top of your favorite tacos. Try it with my Lentil Tacos!
• Add some spice to your salads. This salsa is wonderful as a garnish on top of salads. Try is with my Taco Salad or Southwest Quinoa Salad.
• As a side – Or simply serve this Fresh Tomato Salsa Chipotle with your favorite Mexican dishes like Vegan Chimichangas and Chipotle Sofritas.
• For cooking Spanish rice – Add it as a tomato base for cooking Spanish rice. I have a post for How to Make Spanish Rice. Use this salsa as a substitute for tomato sauce.

The consistency of this salsa should be somewhere between pureed and chunky. I love all the little smoky flecks of broiled tomatoes that show up in this salsa, gives it that authentic home-cooked look.

How Spicy Are Chipotle Chilis?

The short answer is yes. However, when compared with other chili peppers, they are only moderately spicy. For example, chipotle chilis aren’t nearly as hot as habanero or cayenne pepper but they are slightly hotter than poblano or jalapeno peppers.

Is Chipotle Tomato Salsa Healthy?

I use only healthy and fresh ingredients in this Chipotle Tomato Salsa recipe. Tomatoes, onions, garlic, and peppers are all loaded with nutrients! Here are just a few of the health benefits of the ingredients in this recipe.

• The pigment which is responsible for the red color of tomatoes is called lycopene; this pigment is believed to be beneficial for heart and skin health. (1)(2)
• Onions are an excellent source of antioxidants.(3)
• Studies have shown that garlic supplements are effective in reducing high blood pressure.(4)
• Some studies have revealed that chili peppers may increase metabolism thereby promoting healthy weight.(5)

If you loved this Tomato Chipotle Salsa, don’t forget to check out the rest of my salsa recipes here at The Vegan Plate!

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