Name: Salsa Macha
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1.5 ounces whole dried chipotle chiles (about 12); 0.5 cup canola oil; 0.5 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, crushed; Zest of 2 limes; 0.25 teaspoon salt

Salsa Macha

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Salsa macha is a spicy condiment from Mexico, specifically the Veracruz region, made primarily of dried chile peppers and nuts and/or seeds. You might find a few variations across Mexico, but this one has straightforward simplicity and easy-to-procure ingredients. Also, the use of dried chipotles means it has some intense heat. Use salsa macha as a dip for chips, dollop it onto grilled fish, or stir it into other salsas, guacamole and even stews.

Laura Scheck

Published on August 5, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 ½ ounces whole dried chipotle chiles (about 12)
½ cup canola oil
½ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, crushed
Zest of 2 limes
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Toast chipotles in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until they become fragrant and more brittle, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely.
Discard any stems and seeds from the chipotles. Transfer the chipotles to a food processor or spice grinder and pulse until crushed into small bits.
Combine the crushed chipotles and oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to maintain a bare simmer; cook until the chipotles are very soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peanuts, lime zest and salt.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

99	Calories
9g	Fat
3g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size 1 Tbsp.
Calories 99
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Vitamin A 1IU	0%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Vitamin E 1mg	9%
Folate 5mcg	1%
Vitamin K 5mcg	4%
Sodium 54mg	2%
Calcium 4mg	0%
Magnesium 8mg	2%
Potassium 31mg	1%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.