Best 5-Minute Fire Roasted Salsa Recipe + Video
This Fire Roasted Salsa Recipe is easy to make with canned tomatoes! Homemade blender salsa creates a simple but delicious snack.
Ingredients
- 1/4 medium white onion peeled
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapenos from a can OR 1 medium fresh jalapeno, stem and seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic I use Hunt's brand
- 1/2 fresh lime juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add onion, jalapeno and garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5-6 times, or until the bits are your desired size. Remove the cover and scrape down the insides of the bowl. Add remaining ingredients, cover, and pulse 1 or 2 more times, to combine.
- Transfer salsa to a serving dish and serve immediately or transfer to a pint sized mason jar and store in the refrigerator. It becomes even more flavorful the next day.
- Enjoy!
Video
Notes
Salsa keeps fresh in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
MILD SALSA: remove the veins and seeds from the jalapeno
UTTERLY MILD SALSA: use 2 tablespoons green chiles
MEDIUM SALSA: Prepare as written
HOT SALSA: Use 2 jalapenos, veins and seeds included
The canned diced jalapenos are packed with citric acid NOT vinegar. Add about 2 tablespoons (canned jalapenos) per 1 fresh jalapeno with seeds and veins (called for in the recipe) . If you want medium-mild, start with 1 tablespoon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 33cal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 533mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg