When thinking about delicious foods that pack a major nutritional punch, salsa is truly amazing. Full of Vitamin C and other immune-boosting functions, piling your chips with chili-rich salsa has so many health benefits. Here's a delicious recipe written by a local chef & food artisan, Kaitlyn Paul, a proud graduate of Artemisia Academy who you can find on Instagram @frankasaurusrex.
Salsa Matcha
Ready in 20 minutes
Serves 8 people
Ingredients
8 oz Dried Guajillo Chilis
8 0z Dried New Mexico Chilis
1 head Fresh garlic - peeled and separated
¼ c Toasted pepitas or sesame seeds
1 Orange - zested and juiced
1 c Olive oil/ Neutral Oil
To taste: Salt
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Coriander
Preparation
In a cast iron skillet, layer chilis and garlic in a single layer and cook over medium high heat, until chilies are dark in color, and garlic is blistered.
In a food processor in batches, add chilis, toasted pepitas, and garlic to create a chunky pureé. Add in ground spices, orange zest and juice.
Slowly stream in oil to combine, and scrape down the food processor bowls edges.
Season with salt to taste! That's it!
Tips
This is a mild version of what you can make. Feel free to try out different chilis for more spice! If you want to learn more about the medicinal benefits of Cayenne in particular, then check out our blog post "Spicy and Supportive: The Herbal Virtues of Cayenne" written by Artemisia Academy's graduate and employee Alicia Cielle Heiser.
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