Chipotle-Pepita Salsa Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup pumpkin seeds
6 large roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 canned chipotle chiles, chopped ( smoked jalapeno peppers)
1 tbsp adobo sauce
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions:

Heat oven to 400º F degrees.
Spread pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and toast until they begin to pop and turn brown, about 5 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool.
In a blender, combine the chopped tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, coriander, chili powder, chipotles, adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the toasted pumpkin seeds.
Stir in the lime juice.
Refrigerate salsa for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to combine.
Bring salsa to room temperature for 30 minutes before service.
Great with fish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	168.59 Kcal (706 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.26g	10%
Cholesterol	40.4mg	13%
Sodium	374.89mg	16%
Potassium	927.37mg	20%
Total Carbs	14.86g	5%
Sugars	8.76g	35%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	14%
Protein	14.73g	29%
Vitamin C	43.5mg	73%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	93.8mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	45.86 Kcal (192 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.7g	10%
Cholesterol	10.99mg	13%
Sodium	101.98mg	16%
Potassium	252.27mg	20%
Total Carbs	4.04g	5%
Sugars	2.38g	35%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	14%
Protein	4.01g	29%
Vitamin C	11.8mg	73%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	25.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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