Restaurant Style Salsa
🕒 Total Time: 7 minutes
🥘 Category: Sauces
🍽️ Keywords: Mexican, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spicy, < 15 Mins, Small Appliance
Description: Tired of half-empty salsa jars hogging space in your fridge? It’s time to bid them farewell and whip up your own delicious Restaurant Style Salsa in just 7 minutes! This zesty blend of whole tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices will elevate your snacking or mealtime experience to new heights.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whole tomatoes |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2-3 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Chicken bouillon cube |
| 2 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Olive oil |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 125.7
- Fat Content: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.3mg
- Sodium Content: 976.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.5g
- Fiber Content: 6.1g
- Sugar Content: 13.6g
- Protein Content: 4.8g
Instructions:
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🍳 In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
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🧅 Meanwhile, peel and roughly chop the onion, and peel the garlic cloves.
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🍅 In a blender, combine the whole tomatoes (with their juices), chopped onion, peeled garlic cloves, chicken bouillon cube, and salt.
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🌪️ Blend the ingredients until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
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🍲 Once the mixture is smooth, pour it into the preheated saucepan.
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🔥 Cook the salsa over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
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👅 Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt if desired.
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🥣 If you’re planning to enjoy the salsa with chips, transfer it to a serving bowl and refrigerate until cool. If using it as a sauce for tacos or other dishes, serve it hot straight from the saucepan.
Pro Tips:
- 🌶️ For an extra kick of heat, add a chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper to the blender along with the other ingredients.
- 🥫 If you prefer a chunkier salsa, pulse the blender a few times instead of blending continuously until smooth.
- 🍋 For a burst of freshness, squeeze in some lime juice just before serving.
- 🥑 Amp up the flavor and texture by stirring in diced avocado or mango after cooking.
With this easy recipe, you’ll never have to settle for store-bought salsa again! Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this homemade delight, perfect for dipping, topping, or adding a punch of flavor to your favorite dishes. Say goodbye to those half-empty jars cluttering your fridge and hello to the satisfaction of creating your own delicious salsa masterpiece.
