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Salsa Mexicana

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 16 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Place the all of the ingredients, except the tomatoes, in a 2 quart saucepan.
  2. 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
  3. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and their skin cracks.
  4. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a plate to cool at room temperature. Reserve 1/2 cup of the water.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.