Easy and Quick Mexican Salsa Recipe | Salsa Verde | Authentic Mexican Salsa Recipe | Salsa, Nachos

tomatillos

🥗Healthier: green tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatillos

Canned tomatillos are often less expensive and still provide a similar flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Banana peppers are milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat a pan on the stove.

Add 2 red tomatoes to the pan.

Cut 1 onion in half and add it to the pan to roast.

Roast the tomatoes and onion, stirring occasionally, until they are charred.

Remove the roasted ingredients from the pan and turn off the heat.

Peel the skin off the tomatoes and chop them roughly.

Peel the garlic cloves and prepare them for mixing.

Chop the previously set aside tomatoes and add them to the mixture.

Add lime juice to the mixture and mix well.

Add salt, cumin powder, red chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of tomato ketchup to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until combined.

Store the salsa in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

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