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Cocoa Chipotle Salsa

A smoky and slightly sweet salsa with a hint of chocolate.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cans chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped, reserve some sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a food processor, combine the chopped chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, cocoa powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
  • Pulse until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. You can leave it chunky or process until smoother.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, lime juice, or adobo sauce for extra heat and smokiness.
  • Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

This salsa is great with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats.