Spicy Peanut Garlic Salsa

We all love Salsa. From the traditional to the gourmet. From the mild to the hot. We all have our preferences. When I told my wife what this salsa was made of, she thought I was crazy. Peanuts in a salsa? Water and no olive oil? What the heck? Well, guess what? She absolutely loved it. Even my mom that doesn’t like spicy food loved it. I’m not totally surprised though. I mean look at the ingredients on the recipe card below. How can you go wrong?

Food is not about impressing people. It’s about making them feel comfortable.

The important thing to remember with this recipe is to use unsalted peanuts. If you use salted peanuts the salsa may turn out a little too salty. Just like all recipes that use hot peppers, you can adjust the heat by using fewer peppers and not include any of the seeds in the peppers.

Now the most common way of serving salsa is with a side of tortilla chips. But this salsa is so good you can pour it over eggs, fajitas or use it as a dip for tortillas, tacos and as a topping for quesadillas or enchiladas.

Spicy Peanut Garlic Salsa

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Category: Salsa

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

• 8 Garlic Cloves, Peeled
• 2 Serrano Peppers, Stemmed & Seeded
• 1 1/3 Cups Peanuts, Unsalted
• 3/4 Cups Cilantro, Chopped
• 1/4 Cup Water
• 1/4 Cup Lime Juice
• 1/4 Tsp Salt, To Taste

How to make this Recipe

• In a food processor, mince the garlic, Serrano peppers, and peanuts. Add the cilantro and process until coarsely chopped. 
• Transfer mixture to a bowl. Stir in the water, lime juice, and salt. 

Chef’s Notes

→ I recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

→ Start with a 1/4 cup of water and slowly add more water until you reach the desired consistency. Up to 3/4 cup of water.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 3.1% | Vitamin C: 6.9% | Calcium: 4.2% | Iron: 7.6%

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Food is not about impressing people. It’s about making them feel comfortable.