Best Homemade Salsa Recipe
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Best Homemade Salsa Recipe
Description
This recipe combines quartered fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic cloves, jalapenos, fresh cilantro, and lime juice in a food processor to create a finely blended base. Adding canned crushed San Marzano tomatoes and diced green chiles pureed further integrates the flavors and smooths the texture. Ground cumin introduces earthy warmth and depth, while sugar can be added optionally to counterbalance acidity. Salt seasons the salsa to enhance the flavors.
The consistent pulsing and pureeing produce a salsa with a finely textured but not fully liquid consistency, ideal for dipping or topping. Adjusting the amount of jalapenos controls the heat level, making this salsa adaptable. Fresh lime juice provides brightness and acidity, while cilantro adds a fresh, herbal note.
The salsa can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 10 to 12 days, allowing flavors to meld further. It pairs well with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or eggs.
For milder versions, reduce jalapenos or substitute with fewer or less spicy peppers. Similarly, cumin amounts can be customized according to taste.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes cored and quartered, ripe
- 1 red onion peeled and quartered
- 3 garlic peeled, cloves
- 3 jalapeno pepper stemmed and seeded (you can substitute 1-2 habanero or serrano peppers
- 1/3 cup cilantro fresh
- 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2-3 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2-3 teaspoons sugar (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 15 ounces San Marzano Tomatoes 1 can, crushed
- 4.5 ounces green chile mild, medium, or hot (1 can, diced
Instructions
- Place the fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons sugar (if using), and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the contents are fine and well blended.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and green chiles. Puree until mostly smooth. Taste, then add more cumin and sugar if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Store salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 to 12 days for best flavor retention.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity to control the spice level; use fewer peppers for milder salsa.
- If cumin is a sensitive flavor, reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon without losing essential flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20(5 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11.3mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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