Caramelized Carrot Habanero Sauce
A spicy and slightly sweet condiment perfect for eggs, tacos, burritos, and more!
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 large skillet
- 1 chef's knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- laytex gloves
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots, roughly chopped
- 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 4-8 habanero peppers, stems removed
- 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oil vegetable, avocado
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons orange juice approximately one orange if using fresh
Instructions
- Heat the skillet over medium high heat with the two tablespoons of oil.
- Add the roughly chopped carrots, garlic, onion, bell pepper and salt and sauté until they start to caramelize.
- Once the vegetables have good caramelization, add them to a blender followed by the water, vinegar, and orange juice. Also add 4 of the habanero peppers. Blend until smooth. Do not handle habaneros with bare hands, use gloves. Do not touch eyes or sensitive skin.
- Taste and evaluate for salt and heat. If you want more heat add additional habaneros 1-2 at a time. If your sauce is too thick, add more water and/or vinegar depending on your personal tastes until your desired consistency is achieved.
- Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to a month.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 308mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4022IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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