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Salsa Picante Roja (Spicy Red)

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This spicy red salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, roasted jalapeño, garlic and cilantro, pureed in a blender then simmered until the tomatoes deepen in color.

This spicy red salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, roasted jalapeño, garlic and cilantro, pureed in a blender then simmered until the tomatoes deepen in color. Serve with your favorite baked chips and Sinless Margaritas!Salsa Picante Roja

Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, serve with your favorite baked chips and Sinless Margaritas! I also enjoy Salsa Verde, Shrimp Salsa and Pico de Gallo Salsa.

There are so many varieties of Mexican salsas with different levels of heat, some chunky, some smooth, some raw and others cooked. This one is smooth and cooked, perfect for topping a burrito bowl or simply enjoying with some tortilla chips. I love the smoky flavor of roasting jalapeños, which I did right over my stove. I let it sit for a few minutes over a medium flame, turning a few times. When the skin started to char I removed it from the flame and peeled off some of the charred parts. You can do this on the grill as well.

If you want a milder sauce remove the seeds before putting it in the blender. This is so easy to make, put all the ingredients in the blender, then simmer for 25 minutes. That’s it!!

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Salsa Picante Roja

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Cals:22.5
Protein:0.5
Carbs:3.5
Fat:1
This spicy red salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, roasted jalapeño, garlic and cilantro, pureed in a blender then simmered until the tomatoes deepen in color. Serve with your favorite baked chips and Sinless Margaritas!
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
This spicy red salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, roasted jalapeño, garlic and cilantro, pureed in a blender then simmered until the tomatoes deepen in color. Serve with your favorite baked chips and Sinless Margaritas!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 /4 cup

Ingredients

  • 3 medium tomatoes, cored and quartered
  • 1 jalapeño, stem removed and roasted
  • 3-4 small cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 3-4 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a blender, add tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro and water and pulse a few times until completely smooth.
  • Add oil to a deep skillet, then pour in tomatoes.
  • Season with salt and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Depending on the size of your tomatoes, makes about 1 1/2 cups. You can refrigerate a few days or freeze the rest.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 /4 cup, Calories: 22.5 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3.5 g, Protein: 0.5 g, Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 6 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 0.5 g

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This spicy red salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, roasted jalapeño, garlic and cilantro, pureed in a blender then simmered until the tomatoes deepen in color.
This spicy red salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, roasted jalapeño, garlic and cilantro, pureed in a blender then simmered until the tomatoes deepen in color.