Description
A smoky, tangy salsa blending toasted corn and chipotle glaze for bold flavor in tacos and bowls. Chunky texture balanced with herbs and lime, only 75 calories per serving. Perfect for fresh, vibrant dishes.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh corn kernels
2–3 smoked chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Sauté corn 3-4 minutes until softened but firm; set aside.
Blend chipotles with adobo sauce in a food processor until smooth.
In same skillet, sauté onion and garlic 2-3 minutes. Add chipotle puree and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in toasted corn. Add lime juice, half the cilantro, and salt. Adjust flavors to taste.
Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Roast corn on the cob first for deeper smokiness
Taste and adjust seasoning after chilling
Store in airtight container, refrigerated for up to 4 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th (6 tablespoons)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg