Here is a one recipe from a collection of delicious salsas that will be welcome as part of a snack or as a side for a more substantial meal. Either way, all recipes can be modified to be more hot or less hot by adjusting the use of peppers and spices. Our salsa recipe collection is made up of award-winning originals.
Go beyond the tortilla chip
And while we adore tortilla chips, here is some inspiration for alternatives to go along with your favorite salsa:
- Thinly cut veggie sticks (Carrot, Celery, Jicama)
- Chicken tenders
- Quesadilla strips
- Scrambled eggs
Delicious and nutritious
Salsa is a healthy choice as it is low in calories and fat, and it contains essential nutrients such as vitamins A and C. The ingredients used in salsa, such as tomatoes and chili peppers, are also known for their antioxidant properties.
Salsa can be easily customized to suit personal preferences. Whether you prefer it chunky or smooth, spicy or mild, there is a salsa recipe out there for everyone.
Roasted Sweet & Spicy Salsa
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Red tomatoes Or any tomatoes of choice
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 Green jalapeño
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1/3 tsp Black mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp White urad dahl
- 1/3 tsp Yellow channa dahl
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 Lime
- 3 tbsp Fresh cut cilantro leave Large stems removed
- Salt
Instructions
Prep and roast vegetables
- Half/quarter 1.5lbs tomatoes of choice
- Slice onion and jalapeño
- Mash garlic cloves
- Toss in olive oil and salt
- Roast in Oven at 350 Degrees until nicely browned, ~20-25 min
- Set aside until ready to prepare salsa
Prep spice blend
- Warm a pan on stove at low/medium heat
- Add ~1.5tsp olive oil and warm the oil
- Add black mustard seeds, White urad dahl, Yellow Channa dahl and Saute spices until popping, nicely browned
- Add ¼ spoon or so ground cumin, small amount red chili powder, to taste and cook until spices all blended
Combine & complete
- Add in the roasted vegetables
- Add 1/2tsp-1tsp sugar, based on how sour the tomato mixture is
- Cook until mixture at a boil
- Use a hand blender to grind
- Add in fresh squeezed lime juice, fresh cut cilantro, salt, to taste
- Serve cooled
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