Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium ripe Roma tomatoes (or 1 ½ lbs)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, halved and deseeded (use more if desired)
- ½ red onion, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp cumin or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Wash and chop all produce.
- (Optional) Roast tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, and onion at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For spicier salsa, add more jalapeño or try a serrano pepper.
- For a smokier taste, always roast your ingredients.
- To reduce wateriness, remove the tomato cores and seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0–10 minutes (if roasting)
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg