How to Make Restaurant Style Salsa

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano adds more heat while bell pepper is milder and cheaper.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a similar fresh flavor while spinach is more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity while vinegar is often less expensive.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is more concentrated, while onion powder is a cheaper alternative.

Start with 1 can of crushed tomatoes.

Add a bunch of fresh cilantro, including the stems, into the food processor.

Add a little bit of sugar to neutralize the acid in the tomatoes.

Add salt, fresh garlic, garlic powder, and cumin to the mixture.

Add some jalapeño and red onion.

Squeeze in fresh lime juice.

Pulse all ingredients in the food processor until combined.

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