VALLE DE SMàRAGDOS SALSA

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Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb firm tomatoes (organic, fresh ideal)
1/4 cup tomato juice, approximately, to aid in blending
1/2 cup white onion, chopped coarsely
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped (save some of the leaves for garnish)
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin or 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed
1/2-1 hot pepper, minced (read *Note)

Steps:

  • *Note: Use any type of chili in this recipe depending on if you want a mild, medium, hot or explosively hot salsa.
  • Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and process to desired consistency using the PULSE setting. This particular salsa we like smooth, not chunky or semi-chunky.
  • Transfer to a bowl, cover and allow to sit at least 1 hour.
  • Before serving, taste salsa and adjust ingredients if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Serve at room temperature.
  • Yield is estimated as are the ingredient amounts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.7, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 679.1, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 3.2

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