Spicy Habanero-Carrot Hot Sauce with Lime and Garlic

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Spicy Habanero-Carrot Hot Sauce with Lime and Garlic ignites your taste buds with a fiery blend of habanero peppers, sweet carrots, and a refreshing lime zing. This vegan Mexican sauce is perfect for enhancing eggs, burgers, or creating a spicy aioli. A must-have in your kitchen, this versatile sauce is sure to become a staple.

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Overview

This vibrant and spicy habanero hot sauce is a perfect balance of heat and flavor, enhanced by the sweetness of carrots and the tang of lime juice. Ideal for adding a kick to eggs, burgers, or even mixing into a spicy aioli, this sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Adjust the number of habanero peppers to suit your heat preference.

Diet Type

Vegan

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 1 Cup carrots, minced
• 0.5 Cup onion, minced
• 4 Cloves garlic, minced
• 5 Whole habanero peppers, divided
• 1 Medium tomato, pureed
• 0.25 Cup water
• 0.25 Cup lime juice
• 0.25 Cup white vinegar
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced carrots, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a blender. Add the habanero peppers, pureed tomato, water, lime juice, and white vinegar. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
3. Pour the blended mixture back into the saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to a sterilized bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Enjoy your homemade fiery habanero-carrot hot sauce as a condiment or ingredient to spice up your favorite dishes!