Salsa de Chiles Catarinos y Charales

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano adds heat while bell pepper offers sweetness.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, while spinach adds a mild taste.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is cost-effective.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes enhance flavor, while canned are budget-friendly.

Dice tomatoes and place in a mixing bowl

Finely chop onion and add to the bowl

Chop cilantro and add to the mixture

Seed and finely chop jalapeño, then add

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture

Mince garlic and stir in

Season with salt and black pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients until well combined

Let sit for 15 minutes to meld flavors

Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping

Cooking Techniques

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