Best Salsa Recipe

• servings: 20 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes, (cored and quartered)

1 red onion, (peeled and quartered)

3 garlic cloves, (peeled)

3 jalapenos, (stemmed and seeded (you can substitute 1-2 habanero or serrano peppers.)

1/3 cup fresh cilantro

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2-3 teaspoons ground cumin

2-3 teaspoons sugar (optional)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

15 ounces crushed San Marzano tomatoes (1 can)

4 ½ ounces diced green chiles, (mild, medium, or hot (1 can)

Directions

Place the fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons sugar (if using), and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the contents are fine and well blended.

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and green chiles. Puree until mostly smooth. Taste, then add more cumin and sugar if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 0.25 cup
• Calories: 19 kcal
• Sodium: 230 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g