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homemade salsa recipe

This is the BEST Simple Salsa Recipe - it's done in 5 minutes! Looking for a quick salsa for Taco Tuesday? Make this mild or spicy fast!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 0.5 medium white or yellow onion
  • 1 large jalapeño or 2 medium
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place tomatoes, garlic, onion, and jalapeño in blender jar. Pulse until roughly chopped.
  2. Add the spices and cilantro and blend (pulsing) until you reach your desired consistency.
  3. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Adjust jalapeño quantity to your preference for mild or spicy salsa. For a smoother salsa, blend longer.