Description
A quick and delicious homemade tomato salsa that’s perfect for snacking or serving with meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg ripe tomatoes or 2 cans of peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes: Dunk fresh tomatoes in boiling water for a minute, then transfer to ice water to peel easily. Chop them into cubes.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, then add minced garlic for a minute.
- Add the tomatoes: Stir in the chopped or canned tomatoes.
- Season it up: Add optional sugar, salt, pepper, basil, and bay leaf. Mix well.
- Let it simmer: Lower heat and let the salsa simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Final touches: Remove bay leaf and blend for smooth salsa or leave chunky depending on preference.
- Serve it up: Enjoy with tortilla chips, on tacos, or straight from the spoon.
Notes
Salsa tastes better after sitting in the fridge overnight. Can be frozen, but leave space for expansion.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salsa, tomato salsa, homemade salsa, quick appetizer, dips