Smoked chili salsa

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1canChipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2cupsBoiling water
2tablespoonsTomato paste
1tablespoonStrong red wine or balsamic vinegar or more to taste
2tablespoonsBrown sugar

Directions

From "The Savory Way" by Deborah Madison, Bantam.

Blend the chiles and water together in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add the other ingredients and blend again. Taste and adjust the flavorings as desired. Serve salsa with beans, eggs or in soups.

Makes 2 cups. Serves 8.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 22.7 calories; 0 grams total fat; (0 grams saturated fat); 0.3 grams protein; 2⅒ grams carbohydrates; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 35.7 milligrams sodium.