Salsa Mexicana
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Salsa Mexicana
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This homemade Salsa Mexicana is full of flavor and delicious! It requires just a few simple ingredients that are boiled together making it super easy to make. It’s perfect for chips & salsa, or as a topping for any Mexican dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 Lb Roma Tomatoess About 4 tomatoes
- 2 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 1 Serrano pepper add two more if you like it spicy
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 1/2 medium white onion
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 tomato bullion cube optional
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Place the all of the ingredients, except the tomatoes, in a 2 quart saucepan.
- Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the chiles and onions begin to soften. About 5 minutes
- Add the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and their skin cracks.
- Transfer the cooked vegetables to a plate to cool at room temperature. Reserve 1/2 cup of the water.
- Place the tomate/chiles mixture and the cilantro in a food processor or blender. Puree until you reach the desired consistency. Note: Add some of the reserved water if the consistency is too dry. Add a little bit at the time but make sure the salsa it's not too watery.
- Transfer to a container and taste for salt & pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- The salsa will keep for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cups
Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
56mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
18IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cups | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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