Tequila Salsa Recipe

Name: Tequila Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 2 cloves peeled garlic, chopped; 6 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2 dried pasilla chiles; 1 ancho chile, broken up; 2 cups water; 1 slice white bread, dried and crumbled; 1/4 cup tequila; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 cloves peeled garlic, chopped
6 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 dried pasilla chiles
1 ancho chile, broken up
2 cups water
1 slice white bread, dried and crumbled
1/4 cup tequila
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
In a 2-quart saucepot, heat the olive oil.
2
Saute the onion and garlic for 2 minutes or until translucent.
3
Add the tomatoes and dried chiles.
4
Continue to saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the bread and water, stir in well.
6
Cook the mixture for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chiles are soft and cooked.
7
Add the cooked mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
8
Pour through a strainer to catch any large pieces and seeds.
9
Return the strained salsa to the saucepot and add the tequila.
10
On low-medium heat, bring the sauce to a simmer for 2 minutes.
11
Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

170

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 medium white onion, chopped, 2 cloves peeled garlic, chopped, 6 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Tequila Salsa 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.

Tequila Salsa

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