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Best 5-Minute Fire Roasted Salsa Recipe


  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: About 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A quick and flavorful fire roasted salsa recipe that comes together in just 5 minutes using simple ingredients and a food processor. Perfect for dipping chips or adding a smoky kick to your meals.


Ingredients

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Produce

  • 1/4 medium white onion, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapenos (canned or 1 medium fresh jalapeno, stem and seeds removed)
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 fresh lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Canned Goods

  • 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic (such as Hunt’s brand)

Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Pulse Aromatics: Add the peeled onion, diced jalapeno, and garlic cloves to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5-6 times, stopping to check the size of the chunks until they reach your desired consistency. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even blending.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, squeeze in the juice of half a lime, add kosher salt, and fresh cilantro. Cover the processor and pulse 1-2 more times to combine all ingredients evenly, keeping some texture in the salsa.
  3. Serve or Store: Transfer the freshly made salsa into a serving dish and enjoy immediately, or store it in a pint-sized mason jar in the refrigerator. The flavors will deepen and meld beautifully if allowed to rest overnight.
  4. Enjoy: Pair this fire roasted salsa with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or your favorite dishes to add a smoky, zesty flavor.

Notes

  • For a spicier salsa, leave some jalapeno seeds in or add extra diced jalapenos.
  • Adjust salt to taste depending on your preference and the saltiness of canned tomatoes.
  • This salsa is best consumed within 5 days when stored refrigerated.
  • You can substitute fresh diced tomatoes if fire roasted canned are unavailable, but the smoky flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Use a good quality kosher salt for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce / Condiment
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: fire roasted salsa, quick salsa recipe, easy salsa, Mexican salsa, smoky salsa, fresh salsa, blender salsa