Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Restaurant Salsa--But Better!


I love the salsa in Mexican restaurants! The stuff in a jar doesn't touch it. Here's how to make it...just a little bit better!
You'll need:
a big can of tomatoes (28 oz)- I use organic fire-roasted. Support organic growers!
at least 1 jalapeno pepper—use more if you want
half an onion
lemon juice-fresh squeezed is best!
fresh cilantro-if you have a lot growing, then use a good bit! (If you aren't growing your own, just stop right now and go plant some!)
fresh garlic clove
powdered garlic-be liberal
salt
cumin

Mince the garlic clove and lightly saute it until softened. Dice the pepper and the onion. Put in the blender: diced pepper, sauteed garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, a little bit of cumin, and just the juice from the can of tomatoes. Pulse it until everything is minced well. Add in the rest of the can of tomatoes. Pulse just a few times. Check it out and add more salt and lemon juice as needed. This will keep very well in the fridge.

I make a batch of this every week. I love to eat it at breakfast on my grits. It's also great with fresh-baked corn tortillas and on veggie fajitas! And you won't feel guilty when you lick the spoon!!!




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