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Chili Salsa

A quick, chunky salsa made with roasted chili peppers, tomato, onion, and garlic. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips or spooning over tacos.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
25
Protein
1g
Chili Salsa
casualfreshMexicanveganvegetariangluten freedairy freechunky

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Stem the 4 chili peppers and chop them roughly. Dice the 1 large tomato and 1/2 medium onion. Peel the 2 garlic cloves.

  2. Step 2

    In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast the chilies, tomato, onion, and garlic until charred in spots and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Turn occasionally.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer the charred vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add the 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

  4. Step 4

    Pulse until the salsa is chunky but well combined, about 10-15 short pulses. Scrape down the sides as needed.

  5. Step 5

    Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • blender or food processor
  • knife
  • cutting board

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