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Salsa Roja

This easy salsa roja recipe starts with charred tomatoes, onions, and serrano pepper. Blend and enjoy with your favorite Mexican dishes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 7 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 tomatoes about 1 pound, left whole (I used Roma)
  • ¼ medium white onion cut through the stem into 2 wedges
  • 1 serrano chile halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
  • 1 garlic clove roughly chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 small lime about 2 teaspoons
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro divided

Instructions

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  1. Heat a cast iron skillet large enough to hold the vegetables in a single layer over medium heat. Let it get nice and hot. Add the tomatoes, onion wedges, and serrano chile. Let cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, until beginning to char. With tongs, flip and continue trying on all sides until everything is nicely blistered, about 10 minutes more.
  2. Transfer the vegetables to a blender. Add the garlic, lime juice, salt, cumin, and most of the cilantro. Pulse in short burst until the salsa reaches your preferred consistency. It does not take much blending. Taste and add salt as desired. Pour into a bowl, sprinkle with remaining cilantro, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy with chips, tacos, and any of your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate salsa roja in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate salsa roja in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • TO FREEZE: Transfer the salsa to an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 8) Calories 7kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 269IU (5%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 7

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 8)
Calories 7kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 269IU 5%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.