5.0 from 9 votes
Salsa Mexicana
Authentic salsa Mexicana is a blend of cooked chile de arbol, jalapenos, tomatoes, garlic, and Mexican oregano — and easy to make at home!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 17 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 3 jalapeños or Serranos (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 chile de arbol
- 1/8 white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cut core from each tomato. Place tomatoes, jalapeños, chile de árbol, onion and garlic in saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, cook 3 minutes on medium heat.
- Transfer cooked vegetables and chiles to a blender and add the salt, pepper, oregano and 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Puree until smooth.
- Next add oil to dry saucepan, and over medium-high heat, cook the pureed salsa for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and serve with optional chopped cilantro on top or stirred through.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
17kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
65mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
234IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 17
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 17kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.