Salsa Roja Recipe - Mexican Red Table Sauce

Name: Salsa Roja Recipe - Mexican Red Table Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 20 serving
Ingredients: 2 pounds tomatoes; 1 small white onion; 2 Jalapeno peppers; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; Juice from half a lime; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon cumin; salt to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
20
Calories
23 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Salsa Roja Recipe - Mexican Red Table Sauce

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This easy homemade salsa roja recipe is the ultimate Mexican salsa, perfect for tortillas, tacos and burritos, with tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice and more.

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Ingredients

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2 pounds tomatoes chopped
1 small white onion chopped
2 Jalapeno peppers chopped – use Serrano peppers for a bit more heat!
2 cloves garlic chopped
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Juice from half a lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon cumin (optional, not traditional, more Tex-Mex)
salt to taste

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Instructions

Add tomatoes, onion, peppers, garlic, cilantro and lime juice to a food processor. Process until fairly smooth.
Heat a large pot to medium heat and add olive oil. Add the salsa and it will sear quickly.
Add cumin and bit of salt.
Bring to a quick boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Season with salt if needed and stir.
Cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve it up in a squeeze bottle like they do in Mexican restaurants for fun!

Notes

Makes about 3 cups of salsa.
Heat Level: Mild. Add serrano peppers for a spicier version of the recipe.
This salsa roja will last at least a week in the refrigerator, or up to 2 weeks. If you'd like it to last longer, you can up the acidity with more lime juice or add some vinegar. It also freezes nicely.

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Calories 23kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 8.4mg (9%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)