Pineapple Jalapeño Dip
This dip is super easy, healthy, and sure to be a crowd pleaser. It makes for a perfect dip, addition to a parfait, replacement for salsa and salad dressing, or snack straight from the spoon!
Equipment
- medium sauce pan
- immersion blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple*
- 2-3 jalapeños**
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 4 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- dash Himalayan sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop fresh pineapple into cubes and add to sauce pan over medium heat. Cook until softened approx 5-10 minutes. Use a masher or fork to break down cubes for a more even consistency. Use an immersion blender (optional) to create a puree.
- While pineapple cooks dice jalapeños and save seeds. Taste a few seeds (or ask your husband to) to identify the level of heat.
- Once the pineapple has broken down and released the juices remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients except for the jalapeño seeds. Mix well. Gradually add jalapeño seeds to taste (level of heat varies greatly so add until it reaches your preference).
- Chill for 1-2 hours (or overnight) to allow mixture to thicken. Tastes great instantly, but flavors do develop well overnight.
Notes
*Fresh pineapple is recommended. However, you can use a can of crushed pineapple. If using canned there is no need to cook pineapple. Just skip ahead to 2nd step and mix all ingredients together.
**Jalapeños are unpredictable! The heat level varies so start with fewer jalapeños and seeds and add slowly until desired heat level is achieved.