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Creamy homemade salsa in a rustic bowl with tortilla chips, lime, and cilantro on a white surface.

Salsa Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 20 servings
Calories 16 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe tomatoes cored and quartered
  • 1 red onion peeled and quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • 3 jalapeños stemmed and seeded (or 1-2 habanero or serrano peppers as a substitute)
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2-3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2-3 teaspoons sugar optional
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 can (15 ounces) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 can (4.5 ounces) diced green chilis mild, medium, or hot

Instructions
 

  • Combine fresh ingredients: In a food processor, add the fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of sugar (if using), and salt. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and well combined.
    Fresh ingredients for homemade salsa with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime.
  • Blend in canned ingredients: Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes and diced green chilis to the food processor. Continue to purée until the salsa reaches a mostly smooth consistency. Taste and adjust the cumin and sugar if needed.
    Rich tomato salsa blended, ready for serving or cooking, made with fresh ingredients.
  • Chill before serving: Transfer the salsa to a container and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled with your favorite chips or as a condiment with other dishes.
    Creamy salsa and tortilla chips in a bowl, fresh lime, and cilantro on white background.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 203mgFiber: 1g
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