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Salsa Roja

Easy Authentic Salsa Roja Recipe in 30 Minutes or Less

Salsa Roja is a traditional vibrant and flavorful Mexican salsa that brings a smoky kick to any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1 medium Jalapeño
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro

Equipment

  • blender
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Roast the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño until charred.
  2. Peel the garlic and add all the roasted ingredients to a blender.
  3. Add lime juice, salt, cumin, and cilantro to the blender.
  4. Blend until smooth or desired consistency is reached.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2g

Notes

This Salsa Roja recipe is versatile and can be customized with different vegetables or spices to suit your taste. Don't forget to let it rest for optimal flavor development before serving.

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