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Salsa Roja Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 6 Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Toast the serrano pepper in a dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat until it starts to blister. Set aside.
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  • In the same skillet, add whole Roma tomatoes and onion. Roast until charred and soft, turning occasionally.
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  • Combine the toasted serrano, roasted tomatoes and onion, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
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  • Add chopped cilantro to the blender and pulse briefly to mix. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
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Nutrition Info:

Calories: 29kcal (1%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 2g (3%) Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%) Sodium: 221mg (10%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

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