Salsa de Cacahuate
Toasted peanuts and white sesame seeds bring a great mixed aroma to this salsa. It goes perfectly well with chips and seafood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Roma tomatoes
- 5 dried chilies (any kind)
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup white onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place Roma tomatoes, peanuts, and white sesame seeds on a baking sheet and roast together for 8-10 minutes.
- Place all prepared ingredients (except the olive oil) in a food processor. Blend well.
- Optional: cook the salsa in olive oil over low heat for 10 minutes. (Salsa can last longer this way.)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 136.9mg
- Fat: 15.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15.3g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Protein: 9g