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Salsa Roja

A vibrant and flavorful Mexican red sauce made from tomatoes, peppers, and spices, perfect for dipping or as a condiment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: condiment, sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium tomatoes ripe, chopped
  • 2 medium jalapeño peppers seeded and chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Chop the tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, and mince the garlic.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes and jalapeños. Cook for about 10 minutes until softened.
Blend the Salsa
  1. Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender. Add cumin, salt, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
Serve
  1. Transfer the salsa to a bowl, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips or as a condiment.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Salsa roja can be adjusted in spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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