SALSA CREMOSA DE SERRANO, JALAPEÑO O CHILE PERÓN

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Serrano peppers provide a similar heat with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat option.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute lime for a different citrus flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a milder flavor while maintaining freshness.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Slice the tops off the jalapeños and garlic bulbs.

Drizzle olive oil over the jalapeños and garlic, coating evenly.

Place the jalapeños and garlic on a baking sheet.

Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the jalapeños are blistered and the garlic is soft.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a blender.

Add the roasted jalapeños, lime juice, cilantro, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the blender.

Blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Transfer the sauce to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cooking Techniques

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