3 Levels of Salsa

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.

For level one, use store-bought salsa.

For level two, use fresh green tomatillos, fresh jalapeños, avocado, cilantro, lime, and salt.

Put the ingredients in a food processor and pulse them.

Chop red onions and add them at the end to keep them chunky.

Taste the salsa and adjust as needed.

For level three, roast tomatillos, white onion, chili Paca, and chili Peron on the grill until charred.

Use a traditional mortar and pestle for level three salsa.

Add a little salt and lime to the roasted ingredients.

Make homemade chips for serving.

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