Homemade Salsa Recipe

Name: Homemade Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 1 chopped green pepper; 2 chopped celery ribs; 1 chopped white onion; 3 finely chopped garlic cloves; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 2 ounces tomato paste (use for thicker sauce) (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 chopped green pepper
2 chopped celery ribs
1 chopped white onion
3 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 ounces tomato paste (use for thicker sauce) (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Heat pan with olive oil and saute onion, pepper, and celery about 5 minutes to soften.
2
Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
3
Add chopped garlic.
4
Saute another 2-3 minute
5
Add oregano, basil, and cayenne pepper.
6
Transfer mixture to a pot and add canned tomatoes and bring to a boil.
7
Add about 1/2 can of water.
8
Add tomato paste until desired consistency.
9
Add remaining spices and boil 1-2 minute Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
10
Refrigerate overnight or at least 6-8 hours and serve when cooled.
11
For more heat chop up 1-2 jalapeno peppers seeds and all.enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chopped green pepper, 2 chopped celery ribs, 1 chopped white onion, 3 finely chopped garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Homemade Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Salsa

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