Best Homemade Salsa Ever
**Ingredients:**
– 1 (28 oz) can of fire-roasted tomatoes
– 2 jalapeños (adjust to taste)
– 2-3 cloves garlic
– ½ cup packed fresh cilantro
– 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
– ½ medium onion, roughly chopped
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
– 1 (4 oz) can of diced green chilies (optional for extra flavor)
– 1 medium tomato, diced (optional for fresh texture)
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Prep the Jalapeños:**
– If you prefer a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños. For a spicier salsa, keep the seeds.
– Roughly chop the jalapeños.
2. **Blend the Ingredients:**
– In a food processor or blender, combine the fire-roasted tomatoes, chopped jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and chopped onion.
– Add ground cumin, salt, and sugar if using. You can also add diced green chilies and fresh tomato if you prefer.
– Pulse until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. Some like it chunky, while others prefer it smoother.
3. **Taste and Adjust:**
– Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more lime juice, salt, or cumin.
– If the salsa is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of water.
4. **Chill and Serve:**
– Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
– Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or any dish you like.
**Tips:**
– Fresh ingredients like tomatoes and onions can be added for extra texture and flavor.
– If you want a smokier flavor, you can roast the jalapeños and garlic before adding them to the salsa.
– Adjust the heat level by using more or fewer jalapeños or adding different types of peppers.
Enjoy your homemade salsa!