Ok. It’s official. Not to be bossy, but I know what you need to make for tonight (Halloween). You need to make a big batch of Sour Green Apple Jalapeno Margaritas or this Sangria and maybe like a double batch of this absolutely out-of-this-W.O.R.L.D. Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa. You will also need a bag of tortilla chips, but I assumed that was obvious.

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

What is not obvious, is to add butternut squash to your salsa. In fact, you probably think I have lost my mind or had too many of the for-mentioned margaritas, but I assure you I have not. This stuff is just seriously, seriously insanely delicious.

I’m not sure how to describe it exactly, except for that it is really balanced. The cherry tomatoes and squash give it a very subtle sweetness, the lime some sour and the chipotle and garlic give it smoke and spice and earthiness. I just sounded like a salsa geek, which I suppose I am, but I am ok with that.

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

Can’t you see yourself just sitting back with this whole bowl while you wait for trick-or-treaters!? I think that is what is happening here and I am VERY, very ok with it! Also, please say a little prayer for me that we get some trick-or-treaters this year! Almost no one ever comes here (and we don’t even live on some weird street or anything!!!) and it makes me sad every year. When I finish off my salsa and margaritas I might even have to get off my tush and go out into the neighborhood just to get a good look at all the cute costumes. What are you or your kids dressing up as??? Check Instagram to see our Halloween fun!!

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

This is how you make this Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a sheet pan, toss the butternut squash, tomatoes and garlic with the oil.

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

Roast for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and add 1 cup fresh cilantro, the juice of 1 lime and 1-2 tablespoons of chipotle and sauce (depending on how spicy you like it).
Pulse until you have a thick salsa and then transfer it to a serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

 

Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce (canned)
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. On a sheet pan, toss the butternut squash, tomatoes and garlic with the oil and roast for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.
  3. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and add 1 cup fresh cilantro, the juice of 1 lime and 1-2 tablespoons of chipotle and sauce (depending on how spicy you like it).
  4. Pulse until you have a thick salsa and then transfer it to a serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Cooking time: 30 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 4

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Ok. It’s official. Not to be bossy, but I know what you need to make for tonight (Halloween). You need to make a big batch of Sour Green Apple Jalapeno Margaritas or this Sangria and maybe like a double batch of this absolutely out-of-this-W.O.R.L.D. Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa. You will also need a bag of tortilla chips, but I assumed that was obvious.

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

What is not obvious, is to add butternut squash to your salsa. In fact, you probably think I have lost my mind or had too many of the for-mentioned margaritas, but I assure you I have not. This stuff is just seriously, seriously insanely delicious.

I’m not sure how to describe it exactly, except for that it is really balanced. The cherry tomatoes and squash give it a very subtle sweetness, the lime some sour and the chipotle and garlic give it smoke and spice and earthiness. I just sounded like a salsa geek, which I suppose I am, but I am ok with that.

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

Can’t you see yourself just sitting back with this whole bowl while you wait for trick-or-treaters!? I think that is what is happening here and I am VERY, very ok with it! Also, please say a little prayer for me that we get some trick-or-treaters this year! Almost no one ever comes here (and we don’t even live on some weird street or anything!!!) and it makes me sad every year. When I finish off my salsa and margaritas I might even have to get off my tush and go out into the neighborhood just to get a good look at all the cute costumes. What are you or your kids dressing up as??? Check Instagram to see our Halloween fun!!

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

This is how you make this Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a sheet pan, toss the butternut squash, tomatoes and garlic with the oil.

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

Roast for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and add 1 cup fresh cilantro, the juice of 1 lime and 1-2 tablespoons of chipotle and sauce (depending on how spicy you like it).
Pulse until you have a thick salsa and then transfer it to a serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

 

Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Chipotle Salsa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce (canned)
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. On a sheet pan, toss the butternut squash, tomatoes and garlic with the oil and roast for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.
  3. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and add 1 cup fresh cilantro, the juice of 1 lime and 1-2 tablespoons of chipotle and sauce (depending on how spicy you like it).
  4. Pulse until you have a thick salsa and then transfer it to a serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Cooking time: 30 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 4