Salsa Roja

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Salsa roja is a Mexican sauce made with ripe tomatoes and chile peppers. Great as a dip or for making enchiladas and tacos. Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
1 quart
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 1 quart vegetable stock

  • 8 large dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded

  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 small dried red chile, stemmed and most seeds discarded

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Combine vegetable stock, ancho chiles, plum tomatoes, onion, red chile, garlic, brown sugar, vegetable oil, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil mixture for 2 minutes.

  2. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; let stand for 10 minutes.

  3. Pour mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Transfer salsa to a bowl and stir in vinegar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

22 Calories
1g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 22
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 129mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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