Green apple - chipotle salsa

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1eachLarge yellow onion, diced small
6eachesGranny Smith apples,
Un peeled, cored and chopped
Into bite-size pieces
2eachesCanned chipotle peppers
1tablespoonWhite vinegar
1tablespoonGround cumin
1tablespoonLemon juice
2tablespoonsMolasses
2teaspoonsChopped fresh oregano salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saute pan, heat the oil until hot but not smoking, add the onion, and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the apples, cover and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for an additional 8 minutes, or until the apples are a bit soft on the exterior. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, combine the chipotles and vinegar in a blender or food processor and puree. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl, add the cumin, lemon juice, molasses, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Add the apples and onions to the chipotle mixture and stir well.

Allow to sit in the refrigerator, covered, overnight or for at least 2 hours.