How to Make Hatch Chile Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hatch chile salsa is a delightful and spicy condiment that hails from the Hatch Valley in New Mexico, known for its delicious and unique chile peppers. This salsa is a perfect way to add a bit of heat and flavor to any dish, from tacos to grilled meats to eggs. It's versatile, easy to make, and incredibly delicious, making it a must-try for any spicy food lover.

The star of this salsa is, of course, the Hatch chile peppers themselves. Hatch chiles are a special variety of peppers grow...

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Ingredients

  • 5 Hatch chile peppers, stems removed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic
  • ½ onion, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place chile peppers onto the foil.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until pepper skins have blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins.
  • Blend roasted chile peppers, both types of diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and garlic powder in a food processor or blender until desired consistency is reached.
  • Nutrition

    63 cal.

    • Sodium: 178mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 151mg