The Last Salsa Recipe You'll Ever Need

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Serrano peppers add similar heat, while green bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a fresh flavor, while spinach is a budget-friendly green.

Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chilies.

Tear the chilies into strips.

Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the torn chilies to the skillet and toast for about 45 seconds to 2 minutes until aromatic, being careful not to burn them.

In a jar, combine the toasted chilies, diced tomatoes, diced onion, garlic, lime juice, carrot, cilantro, and salt.

Use an immersion blender to blend the ingredients until smooth.

Serve the salsa.

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