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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.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY SALSA



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This salsa is a spicy fresh addition to any Mexican meal and it's great on breakfast burritos. If you'd like to decrease the heat of the jalapenos, remove the seeds and membranes from the peppers before dicing them.

Provided by Pam Garrison

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large ripe tomatoes, diced
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 fresh jalapeno peppers, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, plum tomatoes, green onions, peppers, celery, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, pepper and salt to taste. Refrigerate for 45 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 4.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SPICY TOMATO SALSA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Put the tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, orange juice, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are combined but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a small bowl and serve with tortilla chips.

MEXICAN HOMEMADE SALSA



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In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I even have a special pan for roasting the peppers. -Roger Stenman, Batavia, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 jalapeno peppers
1 medium onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, halved
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
4 fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat a small ungreased cast-iron skillet over high heat. With a small sharp knife, pierce jalapenos; add to hot skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally., Immediately place jalapenos in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins. Remove stems and seeds., Place onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse 4 times. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, salt and jalapenos. Cover and process until salsa reaches desired consistency. Chill until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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