Best Red Salsa: Your Guide to Flavorful Homemade Recipes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (undrained)
- 2–3 jalapeños (stemmed and seeded)
- 1/2 white onion (roughly chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper and 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Open the can of whole peeled tomatoes and gently squeeze them.
- Stem and seed the jalapeños based on your desired spice level.
- Roughly chop the onion and peel the garlic.
- Pack fresh cilantro into a measuring cup.
- Juice the lime over the mixture.
- In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients: tomatoes with juice, jalapeños, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar (if using), and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Pulse briefly before blending until you reach your desired consistency—smooth or chunky.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg