How to Make Salsa Roja // 10 Second Living

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Serrano peppers are lower in calories, while banana peppers are often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers similar flavor with fewer calories, and green onions are often cheaper.

Toast the dried guajillo chilies in a skillet until aromatic.

Cover the toasted chilies with hot water and soak for 30 minutes.

Drain the soaked chilies.

Add the drained chilies, whole tomatoes, garlic, and salt to a food processor.

Puree the mixture until smooth and season to taste.

Let the salsa sit in the fridge for at least a couple of hours to meld flavors.

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