Countdown to Cinco de Mayo 2017: Day 9 – Fire-Roasted Salsa

by Tony Winders May 03, 2017

*Fire Roasted Salsa Recipes & Photos Courtesy of The Yummy Life

 

We can't forget about the side dishes on the best day to eat Mexican food. And what better way to eat those delicious loaded nachos (from Day 2 of our Cinco de Mayo countdown list) then to couple it with this equally tasty and spicy fire-roasted salsa!

Whether having it on the side or topping it on tortillas, chips, tacos, burritos, enchiladas or even seasoned rice, this versatile recipe will come in handy when looking for last second touches to the perfect Cinco de Mayo meal. 

You simply can't go wrong with this one!

 

*INGREDIENTS

• Garlic
• Onion
• Fresh jalapenos
• Canned fire-roasted green chiles
• Canned diced fire roasted tomatoes
• Cilantro
• Oregano
• Cumin
• Pepper & salt
• Lime juice,
• Cider Vinegar
• Crushed red pepper, o̶p̶t̶i̶o̶n̶a̶l̶ (*ahem* DEFINITELY Fuegorita time!!!)

 

*INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add garlic to the food processor until minced

2. Quarter the onion, slice the jalapenos and add they to the processor. If looking for some extra heat, add the jalapeno seeds
3. Add a loosely packed cup of fresh cilantro leaves to the processor. Add the canned green chiles and tomatoes, add the lime juice, vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and crushed red flakes. Once all added, then mix
4. Pulse the mixture a few times until it’s the chunkiness you prefer

 

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