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A vibrant, smoky red salsa made by roasting tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños before blending. This restaurant-style salsa is perfect with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and burritos.
Roast the Vegetables
Cool and Blend
A vibrant, smoky red salsa made by roasting tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños before blending. This restaurant-style salsa is perfect with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and burritos.
This mexican recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 8 servings. At 37.19 calories per serving with 0.84g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
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For a deeper, smokier flavor, add one or two canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the blender along with the roasted vegetables.
To significantly reduce the heat, substitute the jalapeños with one roasted poblano pepper, making sure to remove its skin after roasting.
For a tangier, brighter flavor, add 1-2 raw, husked, and rinsed tomatillos to the blender with the other ingredients.
Tomatoes are a fantastic source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases. Roasting tomatoes can even increase the bioavailability of lycopene.
This salsa provides a huge burst of flavor for very few calories, making it an excellent choice for weight management and healthy eating without sacrificing taste.
Packed with Vitamin C from tomatoes and lime juice, and beneficial compounds from garlic and onions, this salsa can help support a healthy immune system.
The capsaicin in jalapeño peppers has been shown to have a mild thermogenic effect, which can temporarily boost metabolism and aid in fat burning.
This homemade Salsa Roja is very low in calories, containing approximately 25-30 calories per 1/4 cup serving, making it a light and healthy condiment.
Yes, it's very healthy. It is low in calories and fat, and packed with vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh vegetables like tomatoes (lycopene), onions, and peppers (capsaicin).
The heat comes from the jalapeños. To make it milder, carefully remove the white membranes (veins) and seeds before roasting. For a very mild salsa, use only one jalapeño or substitute it with half a bell pepper.
Absolutely. While Roma tomatoes are ideal for their meaty texture and lower water content, you can use vine-ripened or even heirloom tomatoes. The flavor profile and consistency may change slightly.
Stored in an airtight container, this salsa will stay fresh for 5 to 7 days. The flavor actually improves after the first day as the ingredients meld together.
Bitterness can sometimes come from over-charring the garlic or the jalapeño seeds. Ensure you roast until nicely blistered but not burnt to a crisp. A tiny pinch of sugar can also help balance any bitterness.
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