How to Make Mango Habanero Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most popular and versatile Mexican condiments, Mango Habanero Salsa is a delicious combination of sweet and spicy flavors. This vibrant salsa is the perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of dishes, from grilled chicken and fish to tacos and quesadillas. The sweetness of the mango combined with the heat of the habanero pepper creates a complex and addictive flavor profile that is sure to impress your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 habanero pepper
  • ½ mango - peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • ⅓ large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more as needed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place habanero pepper, mango, and onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and roast for 5 more minutes. Move baking pan to the oven's top shelf; broil until onion and mango begin to brown and habanero pepper blisters, about 3 more minutes. Remove and slightly cool.
  • Wearing gloves, remove stem from habanero pepper and place pepper in a small food processor or blender; add mango, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Season with black pepper and cumin. Pulse until salsa is combined and slightly chunky. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving for flavors to blend.
  • Nutrition

    52 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 585mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 82mg