Smoked Chili Salsa

Makes 2 cups. Serves 8.

1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 C boiling water
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp strong red wine or balsamic vinegar or more to taste
2 Tbsp brown sugar

• 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.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 22.7 calories; 0 grams total fat; (0
grams saturated fat); 0.3 grams protein; 2.1 grams carbohydrates; 0
milligrams cholesterol; 35.7 milligrams sodium.


Source: "The Savory Way" by Deborah Madison, Bantam.