Salsa Roja

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Salsa Roja
45 min.
6
144kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary experience with a vibrant and flavorful Salsa Roja? This delightful sauce is not only a feast for the senses but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking for a tasty snack, this vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.

With its rich blend of roasted tomatoes, smoky pasilla chiles, and fresh cilantro, Salsa Roja brings a burst of freshness and heat that can transform any dish. Imagine dipping crispy tortilla chips into this zesty concoction or drizzling it over grilled vegetables for an extra kick. The preparation is simple and quick, taking just 45 minutes to create a batch that serves six people, making it an ideal choice for both intimate dinners and lively parties.

Not only is this Salsa Roja delicious, but it also boasts a low-calorie count of just 144 kcal per serving, allowing you to indulge without guilt. The combination of flavors and textures will leave you craving more, and the best part is that it’s made with wholesome ingredients that you can feel good about. So, gather your fresh produce and get ready to blend up a batch of this irresistible Salsa Roja that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems fresh
  •  garlic cloves 
  • servings hot sauce 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • servings olive oil extra-virgin
  • inch pasilla chile dried stemmed
  • 0.3 teaspoon sugar 
  •  tomatoes ripe

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Toast the pasilla chile in a small skillet over medium heat 2 to 4 minutes, flattening it with a spatula occasionally and turning it once or twice. (Do not burn.)
  2. Place chile in a small bowl, and cover with about 1 cup of very hot water.
  3. Let chile stand 30 minutes or until softened.
  4. Drain, reserving water, and set aside.
  5. Cut tomatoes in half crosswise and place, cut-sides up, in a rimmed pan.
  6. Add garlic, and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon oil.
  7. Broil about 8 inches from heat 10 to 15 minutes or until tops of tomatoes are slightly blackened.
  8. Let cool.
  9. Squeeze pulp from garlic cloves into a blender.
  10. Add pasilla chile, tomatoes, and juices from the pan.
  11. Add cilantro, salt, and sugar. Blend until smooth. If sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved chile water. Season to taste with hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories144kcal
Protein2.35%
Fat86.99%
Carbs10.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.35
Glycemic Load
0.89
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
5.1086956638357%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.42mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
1.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:143.87kcal
7.19%
Fat:14.41g
22.16%
Saturated Fat:1.95g
12.19%
Carbohydrates:3.97g
1.32%
Net Carbohydrates:2.71g
0.99%
Sugar:1.81g
2.01%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:299.06mg
13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.87g
1.75%
Vitamin A:1208.1IU
24.16%
Vitamin K:17.45µg
16.62%
Vitamin E:2.38mg
15.89%
Vitamin C:9.44mg
11.44%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.08%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.42%
Potassium:196.69mg
5.62%
Fiber:1.26g
5.04%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.1%
Folate:12.98µg
3.25%
Iron:0.46mg
2.57%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.56%
Copper:0.05mg
2.56%
Magnesium:9.7mg
2.43%
Phosphorus:22.23mg
2.22%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.97%
Calcium:11.73mg
1.17%
Zinc:0.15mg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes