Salsa Roja

Prep Time:               10 minutes

Cook Time:               15 minutes

Servings:          5 (serving size is ¼ cup) 

Ingredients:

1. 1 Lbs Tomatoes

2. ½ Med White Onion

3. 1 clove Garlic

4. 2 Serrano Chiles

5. 8 sprigs Cilantro

6. 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

7. 1 tsp Sea Salt

8. ¼ tsp Cumin   

Directions:

Remove the seeds and veins from the chiles (Leave them in if you want a hotter salsa)

Roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, chiles and cilantro

Add the chopped vegetables, garlic and cumin to your blender (Do not add extra water unless needed and then add a couple tablespoons at a time)

Add ½ teaspoon salt

Blend the salsa until it has a coarse texture

Preheat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan

Pour the blended salsa in the hot oil

Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low

Simmer for 15 minutes

Adjust the salt if needed

Nutrition Facts

5 Servings

Amount Per Serving

1. Calories     81.6

2. Total Fat     6.0 g

3. Saturated Fat   0.9 g

4. Polyunsaturated Fat   1.0 g

5. Monounsaturated Fat   4.1 g

6. Cholesterol     0.0 mg

7. Sodium     243.3 mg

8. Potassium     301.6 mg

9. Total Carbohydrate    7.5 g

10. Dietary Fiber     1.6 g

11. Sugars       1.4 g

12. Protein      1.4 g

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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