Pumpkin Seed Chile Dipping Sauce

Pumpkin Seed Chile Dipping Sauce

Main Vegan Verified

Toasted pumpkin and chile seeds add fiery, smoky, nutty flavor to this herbaceous tzirita dip.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup peeled pumpkin seeds plus extra to garnish
  • 1/4 cup dried morita chile seeds or other chile seeds
  • 1 onion cut into wedges
  • 1 bunch peppermint leaves only
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 2 large tomatillos husks removed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • tortilla chips to serve

Nutrition

4 servings
180 calories
8g protein
12g carbs
12g fat
3g fiber

Instructions (click to mark complete)

1

In a dry non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat, toast pumpkin seeds and chile seeds until golden

In a dry non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat, toast pumpkin seeds and chile seeds until golden. Remove from pan and set aside. Into pan add onion and dry-roast, turning, until nicely charred.

2

Into a food processor or blender, add toasted seeds, onion, peppermint, cilantro, tomatillos, and salt, and blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed

Into a food processor or blender, add toasted seeds, onion, peppermint, cilantro, tomatillos, and salt, and blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed. Serve in a bowl as a dipping sauce with tortilla chips.