Description
This zesty Jalapeño Salsa recipe is perfect for adding a spicy kick to your dishes. Made with fresh jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro, this salsa is bursting with flavor. It’s easy to prepare and is a great topping for tacos, grilled meats, or as a dip for chips.
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Jalapeño Salsa:
- 10 cups water (more or less as needed)
- 6 large whole jalapeño peppers (approximately 1–2 ounces each)
- 3 large cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (or other neutral-flavored oil)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (more or less to taste)
- 1 small white onion (approximately 4 ounces, optional)
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Fill Pot with Water: Fill a medium pot with 10 cups of water. Adjust the amount based on pot size and jalapeños.
- Boil Water: Place the pot on high heat until the water boils rapidly.
- Add Jalapeños: Add whole jalapeño peppers to the pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Drain and Prepare Peppers: Drain the peppers well, then remove stems and seeds if desired.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine jalapeños, garlic, avocado oil, salt, onion, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If needed, add more avocado oil for desired thickness.
- Chill Salsa: Transfer the salsa to a container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
