Homemade Salsa with Green Chiles and Tomatoes
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4.4
Homemade Salsa with Green Chiles and Tomatoes
Description
The salsa is made by roasting and peeling green chile peppers, which contributes a smoky flavor and softer texture. Combining these with jalapeño peppers adds heat, while raw or powdered garlic provides pungency. Using canned whole tomatoes and optional tomato sauce creates the base liquid and acidity.
By pulsing the ingredients in a food processor or blender rather than pureeing fully, the salsa keeps a chunky texture with distinguishable pieces, enhancing mouthfeel. This preparation offers a balance between heat, acidity, and the mild sweetness of the roasted peppers.
This salsa can be served as a dip with chips, as a topping for tacos, or added to dishes needing a fresh spicy element. It’s customizable by adjusting the amount of jalapeño for desired heat.
Store in the refrigerator up to one week or freeze for up to three months in airtight containers to maintain flavor and freshness. Roasting chiles beforehand develops more complex, mildly smoky flavors that define this salsa.
Ingredients
- 6 to 7 green chile peppers Anaheim or Hatch, roasted and peeled
- 1 jalapeno pepper roasted (optional), or 2
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic finely diced, or ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 .5-ounce can whole tomatoes
- ¼ cup tomato sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the roasted and peeled chiles, jalapeño peppers (optional), salt, garlic, canned tomatoes, and tomato sauce for a few seconds.
- You do not want to puree it—chunky is best with this flavorful salsa.
Notes
- Roast and peel chile peppers carefully to develop smoky flavor and remove skins for better texture.
- Pulse ingredients gently in a food processor or blender to maintain a chunky texture, rather than fully pureeing.
- This salsa can be made in a molcajete for a more rustic texture and traditional flavor depth.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze in sealed containers for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 991mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 299IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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