How to Make Salsa (with Canned Tomatoes)
In just a few pulses of your blender or food processor you can have delicious fresh salsa that is better than anything you can buy in a jar! Plus you get to control the ingredients and texture!
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Servings: 12 servings (about 3 cups total)
Equipment
- 1 blender or food processor I used my KitchenAid Pure Power Blender with Glass Jar
Ingredients
- 1 can (28-ounce) whole peeled tomatoes, drained well
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic peeled and trimmed
- 1/2 medium white onion 1" x 1" pieces
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs tough stems removed
Instructions
- Layer ingredients in blender in food processor.
- Start with drained tomatoes in the bottom, then lime juice, salt, sugar, cumin and garlic. Then add onion and jalapeño. Add cilantro last.
- Pulse in blender or food processor to desired consistency.
- Store in air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition (approx. data estimated via online nutritional calculator.)
Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 98mg (4%) | Potassium: 26mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.3g (1%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 108IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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