Side dishe for 3
Peanut Chile Salsa
$20.14for 425 minServes 3
Tomato, peanuts, dried chiles, and spices are toasted, blended, and brightened with lime for a creamy Mexican-style salsa.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.78Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price | |
| Lemons and limes, 1.5$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.10 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishes
$5.03 per serving$20.14 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 large tomato
- 1/2 white onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 1/2 cup roasted (optional)
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 8 dried arbol chiles
- 8 whole black peppercorns
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 1/2 limes
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3/8 cup water
Steps
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the tomato, onion, garlic, chiles, peppercorns, and cloves for 5 minutes, turning often.
- Transfer the toasted mixture to a blender with the peanuts, oregano, water, lime juice, and salt.
- Blend until mostly smooth, adding a little water if needed.
- Return the salsa to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
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