Homemade Fresh Salsa
- yield: 2 3/4 cups
- prep time: < 8 min
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Fresh salsa made in under 8 minutes, with full control over the spiciness. The perfect snack companion for tortilla chips!
Ingredients:
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3 cups roma tomatoes, quartered *
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1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
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1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
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1/3 cup green onion, diced
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1 large lime, zested and juiced
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1 jalapeno, chopped **
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1 tbsp garlic, minced (1-2 cloves)
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1 tsp red wine vinegar
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1 tsp cumin seeds
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1 tsp sea salt
Directions:
1. Remove stems and add roughly chopped tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno, green onion, and minced garlic to a food processor fitted with a metal blade.2. Zest and juice the lime before adding to the food processor.
3. Wash and dry cilantro stalks then add to processor.
4. Add red wine vinegar, sea salt and cumin seeds that have been ground up in a mortar and pestle.
5. Run the food processor on low speed for 15-25 seconds in 5 second bursts until the desired consistency is reached.
6. Serve with tortilla chips or store in a covered container in the fridge for later.
Notes:
* Or choose another variety of plum tomato like San Marzano.** Can substitute a milder or hotter pepper for the jalapeno. Remove seeds and membrane for an even milder version if desired.