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Papaya Salsa recipe
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5 from 3 votes

Papaya Salsa

A recipe for sweet and spicy salsa made with fresh papaya, jalapeno, cayenne peppers and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 42kcal

Ingredients

  • Splash of olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers chopped
  • 1 long red cayenne pepper chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ papaya peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a pan to medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add onion and chili peppers and cook about 5 minutes to soften.
  • Add garlic and cook another minute, stirring.
  • Add papaya, tomatoes and cilantro. Stir and cook about 5 minutes to soften everything.
  • Add vinegar and salt. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the batch to a food processor and process to form your salsa. It can be as thick or thin as you’d like.
  • Adjust for salt and cool.
  • Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg