Recipe: Paula’s ‘Hotter-N-Hell’ Salsa
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥣 Recipe Category: Sauces
🔥 Keywords: Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spicy, Quick & Easy
Description:
Get ready for a flavor explosion with Paula’s ‘Hotter-N-Hell’ Salsa! This spicy sensation is perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, topping pinto beans, or adding a zesty kick to scrambled eggs. Warning: it’s not just hot, it’s hotter than hell, but trust us, it’s worth it!
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | 8-10 |
| Sweet onion | 1 |
| Green onions | 3 |
| Fresh cilantro | 1/4 – 1/2 cup |
| Green chilies | 5 |
| Limes, juice of | 1 |
| Cayenne pepper | 2 teaspoons |
| Olive oil | 1/4 – 1/2 cup |
| Sugar | 1 – 2 teaspoons |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 126.5
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 113mg
- Carbohydrates: 22.3g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 12.4g
- Protein: 4.1g
Instructions:
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Begin by chopping the tomatoes, sweet onion, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño peppers in a food chopper. For those who can handle the heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeños for an extra kick!
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Transfer the chopped tomato and onion mixture into a large plastic bowl.
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Add in all the other ingredients: green chilies, lime juice, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and sugar. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and sugar according to your preferred level of heat and sweetness.
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Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. The vibrant colors and enticing aroma will already start to stimulate your senses!
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Cover the bowl with a lid to seal in the flavors, then refrigerate the salsa for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is crucial for achieving that perfect balance of heat and tanginess.
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Once chilled, give the salsa a final stir before serving. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Now it’s ready to enjoy!
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve Paula’s ‘Hotter-N-Hell’ Salsa with crispy tortilla chips for a classic and addictive snack.
- Spoon it over a steaming bowl of pinto beans for a hearty and flavorful Tex-Mex meal.
- Add a dollop to your scrambled eggs for a spicy breakfast that will kick-start your day with a bang!
Whether you’re hosting a party, whipping up a quick snack, or just craving something with a fiery punch, Paula’s ‘Hotter-N-Hell’ Salsa is sure to satisfy your spicy cravings and leave you wanting more. So grab those chips and get dipping!
