Salsa Macha Verde
Salsa Macha Verde is a unique and flavorful Mexican condiment that combines the spiciness of fresh green chilies with the rich, nutty flavors of peanuts and pumpkin seeds. Unlike traditional Salsa Macha, which typically features dried red chilies, this "Verde" version uses fresh green jalapeño and serrano peppers. The result is a vibrant, green-hued sauce that offers a different kind of heat and complexity.
4 cups
Calories: 848kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Jalapeño peppers
- 3 Serrano peppers
- 3 Scallions white and green part
- 1 cup Unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup Pumpkin seeds pepitas
- ¼ cup Sesame seeds
- 1 cup Olive oil or another neutral oil
- 5 Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- lime juice optional
Instructions
- Wash chiles and remove stems. Pulse in a food processor with scallions until chopped. Transfer to a heatproof bowl.
- Pulse peanuts and pumpkin seeds 2–3 times until roughly chopped (not a paste). Set aside.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry sliced garlic until light golden, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the chile bowl.
- Add the pulsed nuts and seeds to the hot oil. Let sizzle for 30–60 seconds. Pour everything (oil, nuts, seeds) into the bowl.
- Add sesame seeds and salt. Stir to combine. Let cool, then finish with a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
Notes
- Spicier: Add 1–2 more serrano peppers or leave the seeds in.
- Milder: Use only jalapeños, seeded, or swap for Anaheim chiles.
- Nut-free: Replace peanuts with extra pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
- Storage: Up to 2 weeks refrigerated. Stir before each use.
- Oil choice: Olive oil adds flavor; avocado or vegetable oil keeps it neutral.
- Spicier: Add 1–2 more serrano peppers or leave the seeds in.
- Milder: Use only jalapeños, seeded, or swap for Anaheim chiles.
- Nut-free: Replace peanuts with extra pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
- Storage: Up to 2 weeks refrigerated. Stir before each use.
- Oil choice: Olive oil adds flavor; avocado or vegetable oil keeps it neutral.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 848kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 53g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg