Pumpkin Seed Salsa

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh serrano chile, including seeds
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/3 cups raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chopped cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Cook chile, garlic, cumin, and pumpkin seeds in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until seeds pop, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer 3 tablespoons seeds with a slotted spoon to a bowl and reserve. Puree remaining seeds and oil with cilantro, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

385 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 24.3g 31% DV
Carbs 37.7g 14% DV
Fiber 6.9g 25% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 377mg 16% DV
Potassium 1634mg 35% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 304mcg 34% DV
Vitamin C 146.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 560mg 43% DV
Iron 28.2mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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