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Fire-Roasted Salsa

By Sam Pierce

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced (~1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3/4 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

 

Add Aromatics to Blender First

Put the red onion, garlic, and jalapeño in the blender first.

These denser ingredients chop better when they’re at the bottom near the blades.

Add Remaining Ingredients Except Oil

Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilies, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt, and cumin to the blender.

Don’t add the olive oil yet – it can make the mixture too slick to chop properly.

Pulse Until Finely Chopped

Pulse the blender in short bursts until everything is finely chopped but not completely smooth.

You want some texture here, not a completely pureed sauce. Usually takes ~8-10 pulses.

Stir in Oil and Adjust Seasoning

Transfer to a bowl and stir in the olive oil.

Taste and add more salt or lime juice if needed – the fire-roasted tomatoes can vary in saltiness between brands.

The salsa gets better after sitting for ~30 minutes as the flavors meld together.

Fire-Roasted Salsa

This makes a restaurant-style salsa that’s way better than store-bought and takes about 10 minutes. The fire-roasted tomatoes do most of the heavy lifting here.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

~6 servings

  • 1 can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1/2 can diced green chilies 4 oz
  • 1/2 medium red onion ~1/2 cup, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3/4 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño to blender.
  • Add tomatoes, green chilies, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt, and cumin.
  • Pulse 8-10 times until finely chopped but not smooth.
  • Transfer to bowl and stir in olive oil.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Let sit 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Best with fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor.
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