Simple Spicy Salsa

A simple salsa recipe that I received from a friend. Great for parties and football games. Optional: cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the flavors to mix.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 jalapeno pepper, or more to taste
1 serrano pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Poke a few holes into the jalapeno and serrano peppers and drop into the boiling water. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 15 minutes. Drain.
  2. Cut stems off peppers and place into a food processor with diced tomatoes and their juice, onion, and garlic. Pulse several times to your desired texture. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in salt. If desired, cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 50 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 1.9 g
Sodium: 599 mg