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Authentic Basic Red Salsa

authentic basic red salsa Appetizer Mexican
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Authentic Basic Red Salsa
  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 12

Homemade salsa is just 15 minutes away with garden-fresh tomatoes. MORE+ LESS-

Updated January 29, 2010

Ingredients

1
lb plum (Roma) tomatoes (about 6 tomatoes)
1
jalapeño chile, seeded
1
clove garlic, peeled
1/4
medium white onion
1/2
teaspoon chicken tomato bouillon granules
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/2
cup chicken broth
1
tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps

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  • 1
    In blender, place all ingredients except oil. Cover; blend until smooth.
  • 2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add tomato mixture; cook about 5 minutes or until hot. Serve warm or cold with tortilla chips, as desired. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salsa.

Expert Tips

  • To blend the ingredients, you could use a food processor instead of a blender.
  • This salsa, which is a little thinner than a typical bottled salsa, also makes a great enchilada sauce.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
20
Calories from Fat
10
% Daily Value
Total Fat
1 1/2g
2%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
130mg
5%
Potassium
80mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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