Cilantro Lime Spinach Dip With Chipotle Chiles Recipes

CHIPOTLE AIOLI (SPICY)

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Place in refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

ANCHO CHILE RUBBED VENISON STEAKS WITH LIME-CILANTRO BUTTER

Steps:

• Whip together the butter, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl until well combined. Transfer the butter mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap, gently wrap and form the butter into a log. Freeze until ready to use.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Mix together the steak seasoning and ancho chile powder in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning blend onto both sides of the venison steaks.
• Grill the steaks to preferred doneness, 5 to 8 minutes per side for medium. Top each steak with a slice of the lemon-cilantro butter to serve.

THE BEST SPINACH DIP WITH CHIPOTLE AND LIME

Steps:

• Bundle spinach in a clean dishtowel and squeeze very tightly to remove all excess moisture.
• In a food processor, blend together all ingredients except spinach until very smooth, about 90 seconds.
• Pulse in spinach until just combined.
• Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
• Serve with tortilla chips.
• Note: You can omit the sour cream and increase mayonnaise to 1 cup.

CHIPOTLE GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium bowl. Add the lime juice and salt.
• Mash with a fork until you reach your desired consistency.
• Add the cilantro, red onion and jalapeno to the bowl. Stir to combine.
• Taste and add more salt or lime juice if desired.
• Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges if desired.

CILANTRO-LIME SPINACH DIP WITH CHIPOTLE CHILES

Steps:

• Thaw spinach in microwave for 3 minutes at 40% power.
• Edges should be thawed but not warm; center should be soft enough to be broken apart into icy chunks.
• Squeeze partially frozen spinach of excess water.
• In food processor, process spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, dill, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, chipotle chiles, lime juice, lime zest, light brown sugar, and cumin until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
• Transfer to bowl and serve.
• Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.