Fresh Easy Salsa (with Canned Tomatoes)
Fresh, homemade, easy salsa with canned tomatoes is the BEST! It takes just a few minutes to throw together in the blender or food processor and it rivals the best restaurant-style salsa!
Servings 16 servings (1 quart = 4 cups)
Calories 15kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes one can drained & one can with juices
- ¼ small onion
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 2 jalapeños with or without seeds & membranes (which add heat)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- Juice from half of a lime
- Small squeeze of honey (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder optional
Instructions
- Add the canned tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, cumin, and chipotle chile pepper powder (if using) to the jar of a blender or bowl of a large food processor. Blend or process until the ingredients are broken down and pureed to your desired smoothness and consistency. Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Transfer to a tightly sealed container and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving, to allow the flavors to blend. Or, if you can't wait, serve immediately!
Video
Notes
- For a chunkier canned tomato salsa recipe with more texture, start out by pulsing just the garlic and jalapeño until finely diced. Scrape down the sides of the bowl (beware of fumes!), add the canned tomatoes and remaining ingredients, and pulse until your desired salsa consistency is just reached.
- The honey is included to curb the acidity of the tomatoes -- not add sweetness -- which is why only a small amount is necessary.
- For spicier salsa, include the seeds/membranes of the jalapeños. You may also add additional jalapeño or additional chipotle chile pepper powder for even more heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg