Simple Restaurant-Style Salsa

Here I am with another Mexican-style recipe! ? I didn't use to like spicy food when I was a child, but thanks to Alberto I love it now and actually Mexican cuisine is one of my favorite ones.

It was the fist time I made salsa using a food processor, I always chop the veggies using a knife, but this recipe is easier and the chunky texture is amazing. If you haven't got a food processor, feel free to use a knife or even a blender, although your salsa will have a different texture than mine, it will be smooth but delicious as well.

Making sauces at home is extremely easy and you can use natural and healthy ingredients. Store-bought sauces usually have additives or preservatives and some nutrients are lost. This salsa is oil-free and is perfect for sandwiches, burritos, tacos or as a snack with tortilla chips or some crudités (I love carrot sticks!). ?

Tips:

• I used red chili peppers because I have them handy, although you can use cayenne powder, jalapeños, serrano chili peppers or whatever.
• Feel free to use fresh tomatoes if they're in season.
• Add your favorite veggies, spices, herbs, don't be afraid of making your own recipes!

PRODUCT I USED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE (AFFILIATE LINK):

Cuisinart Food Processor

Simple Restaurant-Style Salsa

Print Recipe

You're going to love this simple restaurant-style salsa, is so tasty, spicy and you just have to blend all the ingredients in a food processor.

• Author: Simple Vegan Blog
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 8 1x
• Category: Sauce
• Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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• 2 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes (800 g)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 red chili pepper
• 1 handful of fresh cilantro
• 1 red onion
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• The juice of one lime
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. I drained the canned tomatoes, but it's up to you!
2. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until your desired consistency is reached.
3. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.

Keywords: vegan salsa, salsa recipe, restaurant-style salsa

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