Simple Cooked Tomato Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Simple Cooked Tomato Salsa
23 min.
6
26kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game with a vibrant and flavorful Simple Cooked Tomato Salsa? This delightful creation brings together the freshness of garden tomatoes, the heat of jalapeño, and the aromatic punch of garlic to create a salsa that is simply irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, planning a casual gathering, or just in need of a snack, this salsa will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests asking for more.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its versatility and dietary friendliness. It's not only vegetarian and vegan, but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an optimal choice for a wide range of dietary preferences. With just a sprinkle of salt and a dash of olive oil, you'll turn these simple ingredients into a gourmet treat that's bursting with flavor.

Ready in just 23 minutes and packing only 26 calories per serving, this salsa is the perfect guilt-free addition to any meal. Picture this: a bowl of this rich red goodness paired with crispy tortilla chips, drizzled over grilled vegetables, or used as a zesty topping for your favorite dishes. Dive into this simple yet impressive recipe, and let the authentic taste of cooked tomatoes shine through!

Ingredients

  • medium tomatoes fresh cored cut in half
  •  jalapeño chili pepper whole chopped (or a serrano)
  • large garlic cloves peeled
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • teaspoons olive oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Purée ingredients: Put tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, salt, and water into a blender. Purée for 20 seconds, until completely liquified.
  2. Heat olive oil in a sauce pan on medium high.
  3. Pour purée into pan. Bring to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture completely changes color from light red to a much darker red, about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Keep refrigerated when not using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories26kcal
Protein9.39%
Fat46.75%
Carbs43.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.83
Glycemic Load
0.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.0530434769133%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:25.89kcal
1.29%
Fat:1.46g
2.25%
Saturated Fat:0.2g
1.26%
Carbohydrates:3.08g
1.03%
Net Carbohydrates:2.43g
0.88%
Sugar:1.5g
1.67%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:585.04mg
25.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.66g
1.32%
Vitamin C:17.17mg
20.82%
Vitamin A:413.15IU
8.26%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.2%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.09%
Vitamin K:5.13µg
4.89%
Potassium:131.48mg
3.76%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.11%
Fiber:0.66g
2.63%
Copper:0.04mg
2.17%
Folate:7.95µg
1.99%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.77%
Magnesium:6.97mg
1.74%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.7%
Phosphorus:16.89mg
1.69%
Iron:0.24mg
1.35%
Calcium:10.34mg
1.03%