Arbol Chile Salsa

Name: Arbol Chile Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 15 dried Arbol chiles; 2 garlic cloves; 2 whole plum tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 small onion, quartered; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 25 min.

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Tired of the salsa recipe you always use? Chile de Arbol salsa takes just 25 minutes to make, and everyone loves it.

Ingredients

15 dried Arbol chiles
2 garlic cloves
2 whole plum tomatoes, quartered
1/2 small onion, quartered
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook and stir chilies and garlic over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until toasted. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let sit 15 minutes. Drain the boiling water; discard. Transfer the chiles to a blender or food processor.
Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and salt; puree until smooth or desired consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup salsa: 10 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Rehydrated dried arbol chiles add a robust kick and smokiness to this complex, vibrant salsa. Use this smooth salsa in a layered bean dip, to accompany fajitas, to top breakfast tacos or to create dishes like chilaquiles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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