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Home » Chili Pepper Recipes » Salsas » Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa

Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa

by Mike Hultquist · Jul 7, 2019 · 100 Comments

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Roasted habanero peppers and sauteed mango come together to create a highly flavorful salsa that is slightly sweet. It serves up great as a traditional salsa, but also as a topping for fish.

Dipping a chip into the Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa.

You'll have to run out for some mangoes for this recipe, my friends, but this salsa is SO worth it. It's thick and juicy and huge on flavor. Whipping it together is easy and you'll love it.

Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa Ingredients

  • Tomatoes. 3 medium sized.
  • Habanero Peppers. 2 (or more for hotter salsa - I used 10 habaneros).
  • Red Bell Pepper. 1.
  • Jalapeno Peppers. 2.
  • Mango. 1 medium sized, peeled and chopped (choose a mango not overly soft).
  • Lime Juice. From 1 lime.
  • Cilantro. 3 tablespoons, fresh, chopped.
  • Olive Oil. 1 teaspoon.
  • Salt. To Taste.

How to Make Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa - the Recipe Method

First, set your oven to broil. Slice some tomatoes in half and set them onto a lightly oiled baking sheet.

Next, remove the stems from several habaneros and jalapeno peppers and slice in half lengthwise. Set them onto the baking sheet.

Stem and de-seed the bell peppers, too, then slice them into quarters lengthwise. Set them onto the baking sheet with the other peppers.

Broil them all, but not too close to the heat source for 15 minutes. The skins will bubble up and char.

Next, remove habaneros and continue to broil tomatoes another 5-10 minutes or until skins have greatly loosened.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Meanwhile, heat up a sauté pan to medium heat and add the olive oil and mango. Sauté for about 6-8 minutes or until mango is brown. Toss it all into a food processor. NOTE: You can also roast the sliced mango in the oven with the tomatoes and peppers if you'd like.

Peel the skins from tomatoes, jalapenos and bell peppers and add to a food processor.

Toss in the habaneros, cilantro and salt to taste, with a bit of lime juice. I used the juice from one small lime. Process the whole mixture until it is nice and smooth, or to a salsa consistency you prefer. You can enjoy a smooth salsa or one that is nice and chunky.

Transfer to a bowl and cover. Refrigerate about 4 hours to allow flavors to mingle.

Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa in a bowl

We like to serve salsa in the traditional manner, with tortilla chips for parties and gatherings, but consider salsa as a sauce alternative, especially this particular salsa recipe.

That's it, my friends! It's got a nice heat level. For all my spicy food loving friends! Enjoy.

Recipe Variation

This recipe is also delicious with fresh mango, so if you feel like skipping the step of cooking down the mango a bit, use fresh. Let me know which method you prefer.

Also, feel free to add in extra habanero peppers. The recipe calls for 2 habaneros, but I often toss in about 10 of them. It adds extra heat and flavor, so once again, feel free to vary it up to learn your preference.

Storage & Leftovers

Storing your Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa in an airtight container in the fridge may allow to keep it for up to 3-5 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate it promptly.

Try Some of My Other Popular Salsa Recipes

  • Fresh Ghost Pepper Salsa
  • Xni-Pec – Yucatan Habanero Salsa
  • Habanero Salsa
  • Fresh Mango Salsa
  • Salsa Roja
  • Chile de Arbol Salsa
  • Salsa Verde
  • Ghost Pepper Salsa
  • Cranberry Salsa
Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa in a bowl with chips

If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you'll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don't forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I'll be sure to share! Thanks! -- Mike H.

Dipping a chip into the Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa.
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Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa recipe

Roasted habanero peppers and sauteed mango come together to create a highly flavorful salsa that is slightly sweet. It serves up great as a traditional salsa, but also as a topping for fish.
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Course: Salsa, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: habanero, mango, recipe, spicy
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Calories: 42kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 6
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4.87 from 38 votes
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium sized tomatoes
  • 2 habanero peppers (or more for hotter salsa - I used 10 habaneros)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • 1 medium sized mango peeled and chopped (choose a mango not overly soft)
  • 1 juice from 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Slice tomatoes in half and set them onto a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  • Remove stems from habaneros and jalapenos and slice in half lengthwise. Set them onto the baking sheet.
  • Stem and de-seed the bell peppers. Slice into quarters lengthwise and set on the baking sheet.
  • Broil not too close to the heat source for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a sauté pan to medium heat. Add olive oil and mango.
  • Remove habaneros and continue to broil tomatoes another 5-10 minutes or until skins have greatly loosened.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • While the other ingredients are broiling, sauté the mango in a bit of oil for about 6-8 minutes or until mango starts to brown slightly.
  • Transfer to a food processor.
  • Peal skins from tomatoes, jalapenos and bell peppers and add to a food processor.
  • Add habaneros, lime juice, cilantro and salt to taste. Process until smooth.
  • Transfer to a bowl and cover. Refrigerate about 4 hours to allow flavors to mingle. Or you can enjoy the salsa right away.

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Notes

Heat Factor: Medium-Hot. You'll definitely get some good heat from the habanero peppers. Looking to up that heat factor? Add in more habanero peppers, or bring in a ghost pepper.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 42kcal   Carbohydrates: 8g   Protein: 1g   Sodium: 4mg   Potassium: 256mg   Fiber: 1g   Sugar: 6g   Vitamin A: 1525IU   Vitamin C: 54.1mg   Calcium: 9mg   Iron: 0.3mg
Dipping a chip into the Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa.
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Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa with chips
Roasted Mango-Habanero Salsa in a bowl with chips, ready to serve

This recipe was updated on 7/7/19 to include new photos and information. It was originally published on 5/23/13.

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  1. Anthony Muñoz says

    March 24, 2025 at 4:44 pm

    Love this Salsa!! Perfect amount of heat. The taste is so good too!! Congratulations to the maker of this Salsa!

    Reply
    • Mike H. says

      March 25, 2025 at 5:03 am

      Thank you, Anthony. Hope you will try this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Homemade is best says

    March 10, 2025 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    This is our favorite salsa! I used dried mangoes instead of fresh and substituted 10 serrano peppers for the habernero peppers only because our local stores did not have habernero. It was fantastic! My significant other said to keep this recipe!

    Reply
    • Mike H. says

      March 11, 2025 at 4:31 am

      Happy to hear it. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. JNet says

    March 10, 2025 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    Mmmm I just got some free habenero peppers, mango, limes and cilantro. Gonna make this happen

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      March 10, 2025 at 3:19 pm

      You can't beat FREE! Enjoy! Perfect way to use them.

      Reply
  4. Paul V Persson says

    January 03, 2025 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite salsa recipes EVER. I've been using it for about the last six years or so and it never ceases to get raves from guests when I make it.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      January 05, 2025 at 9:49 am

      Thanks so much, Paul!

      Reply
  5. Korrin says

    September 15, 2024 at 8:34 am

    I want to make this and can it this week as I have too many habenaros in my garden this year. I'm hoping to make around 18 pints. How much does this recipe yield? I don't know how many times to double/triple it. lol

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      September 16, 2024 at 6:36 am

      Korrin, this makes about 2 cups, but it's somewhat variable as the sizes of the veggies can vary quite a bit.

      Reply
  6. Jordan says

    May 22, 2024 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    I literally use this recipe and eat this salsa religiously everyone is always so impressed by it too

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      May 22, 2024 at 9:18 pm

      Nice!! Thanks, Jordan!

      Reply
  7. Emma says

    May 16, 2024 at 9:33 am

    4 stars
    Hi! We followed the recipe to a T except for the habeneros we used 3. It turning out pretty spicy. I would say 9/10 spice level. Not too good on my IBS stomach, but I ate minimal and we mixed it in with guacamole we made the same night. If made again I’ll consider deseeding the peppers and probably only use one haberno.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      May 16, 2024 at 10:14 am

      Thanks, Emma. Yes, habaneros are hot and spicy! This is a habanero salsa, so will definitely be spicy, though you can adapt it with some milder peppers.

      Reply
  8. Mike says

    February 28, 2024 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    I decided to make this because I noticed my local grocery now carries habaneros. Came out looking exactly like the picture. I did 4 habaneros. It came out about equal to the hottest chain store bought salsa. Pretty delicious. About a 7.5/10 on the heat. The red bell pepper definitely makes it appear more aesthetic. I don't usually like lime, but I tried it without it and it wasn't quite right. The lime ties it together. Tried to share some with friends, but they said it was too spicy. Could lower the amount of habaneros next time. The recipe here for 2 habaneros would put it in most people's heat tolerance. The good thing is that the burn didn't linger. It's a quick and short heat.

    Reply
    • Mike H. says

      February 29, 2024 at 5:55 am

      Spot on, Mike. Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer Olivas says

    November 22, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today to try out as a snack before Thanksgiving diner and it is very good, i used 2 large mangos and 8 big habaneros and 6 jalapenos, i didn't used the red pepper as i don't care for them and i wanted the salsa to have a more orange color. I give this heat level a 9/10! Works for me as I love heat. The taste is on point, to taste the sweetness of the mangos then the heat. I definitely recommend it if you love head and sweet!

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      November 22, 2023 at 12:55 pm

      Great! Glad you're enjoying it, Jennifer! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  10. Karla B. says

    September 17, 2023 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    My mangoes turned out to be under-ripe so I threw in a couple of ripe small peaches as well. Turned out great!

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      September 17, 2023 at 3:56 pm

      Perfect, Karla! Great with peaches, too! =)

      Reply
  11. Victoria C says

    September 09, 2023 at 4:39 pm

    5 stars
    Very yummy! 2 habaneros got me to a medium spice. Not too overwhelming. Mango really comes through with the sweetness which I loved. Beware of adding too much lime. I kinda added too much at the end and it somewhat overpowered it. Use lightly

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      September 09, 2023 at 4:54 pm

      Yay! Glad you enjoyed it, Victoria! Thanks for sharing this! And thanks for sharing your note on the lime.

      Reply
  12. Leslie says

    August 23, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    I made this as written and it was fabulous! Everyone couldn't stop eating it, it is an addictive combo of flavors. I used 3 rather big habaneros. I will definitely keep making this!

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      August 23, 2023 at 1:54 pm

      Nice! Glad everyone enjoyed it, Leslie! Thanks for sharing! I love to hear it. One of my favorites for sure. =)

      Reply
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