Homemade Salsa with Garden Fresh Tomatoes & Serranos – Easy Authentic Recipe!🌶🍅

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.

Heat a cast iron skillet

Add tomatoes and serrano peppers to the skillet

Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until charred

Transfer charred tomatoes, serranos, diced onions, garlic, and cilantro into a food processor

Pulse for 30 to 60 seconds depending on desired chunkiness

Add olive oil to the pan and heat it up

Pour the salsa mixture back into the pan and let it reduce on a simmer for about 15 minutes

Add lime juice and salt to the salsa after reducing

Let the salsa cool down before serving

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