Salsa Roja

Name: Salsa Roja
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 7 cups.
Ingredients: 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, drained; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 1 medium onion, quartered; 2 banana peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed; Tortilla chips

Preparing homemade salsa lets you alter the flavor to fit your palate. Whip this easy snack together and serve with fresh veggies, or my favorite, lime tortilla chips. —Amber Massey, Coppell, Texas

Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 medium onion, quartered
2 banana peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
Tortilla chips

Directions

Place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Add cilantro and lime juice; cover and pulse until combined.
Transfer to a bowl; stir in avocados. Serve with tortilla chips.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 42 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Homemade Salsa Roja in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011

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karengenz

Nov 21, 2011

I love this recipe! I make it without avocados though. My co-workers request this every time it's my turn to bring a snack, and one of them calls it the best salsa he's ever had!
Brown5410

Jun 17, 2011

I make. I eat some now. I freeze some for later. Love this simple recipe. I omit the avocado if I freeze this.