Celebrate the blueberry season with this delicious, fresh, fruity, and spicy salsa. It pairs wonderfully with nachos made with Jarlsberg cheese or plain tortilla chips.
On the Ingredients
- Blueberries may be Maine’s famous berry crop, but there’s another excellent reason to love them. They’re often called a superfood because of the nutrients packed in their tiny package. In fact, they’re one of the most nutrient-dense berries. Antioxidants are abundant in blueberries, especially low bush or wild blueberries. Specifically, they’re high in polyphenol antioxidants called flavonoids, which are known to protect against free radicals which cause DNA damage. This means blueberries may help slow aging and reduce the risk of cancer. Blueberries may lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. The antioxidants in blueberries may also affect areas of the brain that are essential for intelligence, helping to maintain brain function and improve memory. The anthocyanins in blueberries may help improve insulin sensitivity. (Read more about the health benefits).
- Cilantro is what we in the US usually call the leaves of coriander plant. Of all herbs and spices, cilantro is known for having two separate groups of people, those who like it and those who think it tastes like soap. While tastes and preferences are highly individual, the differing opinion of cilantro actually has a genetic component. Most people report cilantro as having a fresh citrus flavor, while a smaller faction taste and smell a soapy quality that is rather unpleasant (read more). If you’re one of these people and have been told you’re wrong for claiming the taste, rest assured that your flavor receptors are built differently. Meanwhile, if the taste is pleasantly citrusy to you, you can be happy to enjoy some health benefits of cilantro. Research has shown that cilantro may help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and seizure severity. It may also help with energy levels and healthy hair and skin (read more on the benefits).
Blueberry Jalapeño Salsa with Jarlsberg Nachos
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesTotal time
25
minutesCelebrate the blueberry season with this delicious, fresh, fruity, and spicy salsa. It pairs wonderfully with nachos made with Jarlsberg cheese or plain tortilla chips.
Ingredients
1 quart blueberries
7 strawberries
2-4 jalapeños (depending on how spicy you like)
2 limes (juice)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup grated Jarlsberg cheese
5oz tortilla chips
Directions
- Reserve 1 cup of blueberries.
- Combine the remaining berries, jalapeño (rough chopped), lime juice, and cilantro in a food processor. Blitz the ingredients until you have a slightly chunky mixture.
- Transfer the salsa to a bowl and mix in the remaining blueberries.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Spread the chips out on a cookie sheet and cover them with shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese melts and transfer the nachos to a platter. Serve hot!
