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Authentic Basic Red Salsa

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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Everyone needs a great authentic salsa recipe on hand, and this one is about to become your go-to. Reach for garden-fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and a jalapeño to really bring the flavor. Homemade salsa is just 15 minutes away!

Authentic Basic Red Salsa

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 8
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In blender, place all ingredients except oil. Cover; blend until smooth.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

20 Calories
1 1/2g Total Fat
0g Protein
1g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
20
Calories from Fat
10
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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