Summer Salsa and Tortilla Chips Recipe

Name: Summer Salsa and Tortilla Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes; 2 yellow tomatoes; 1 yellow onion; 3 peeled garlic cloves; ½ cup cilantro leaf (stems removed); 1 small green pepper; 1 small red bell pepper; 1 hot pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons lime juice; ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon sugar; 10 corn or 10 flour tortillas; corn oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

3 tomatoes
2 yellow tomatoes
1 yellow onion
3 peeled garlic cloves
½ cup cilantro leaf (stems removed)
1 small green pepper
1 small red bell pepper
1 hot pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon sugar
10 corn or 10 flour tortillas
corn oil (for deep frying)

1
Dice all tomatoes and set aside to drain in a wire colander.
2
Finely chop onion and bell peppers, and place in large serving bowl.
3
Remove seeds from hot pepper, slice and place in food processor along with cilantro and garlic cloves; chop in processor till finely ground (but not pureed), and place into serving bowl with onions and bell peppers.
4
Add drained tomatoes, and all other remaining ingredients (except tortillas and oil) to serving bowl.
5
Blend well and set aside in fridge.
6
Heat oil over high heat in a heavy pan (I use a cast iron skillet).
7
Quarter tortilla shells, and carefully add a few at a time to hot oil .
8
Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until very crisp.
9
Promptly remove and place in a paper towel lined container to drain excess oil.
10
This is best when served while chips are still warm, however, the salsa is even better the next day (if there's any left!
11
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1098

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tomatoes, 2 yellow tomatoes, 1 yellow onion, 3 peeled garlic cloves, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Summer Salsa and Tortilla Chips

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