Fresh Restaurant Style Salsa

• servings: 8 servings
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

3 tbsp canola oil

8-10 almost over ripe roma tomatoes

2-3 jalapeños

1 white onion, cut in half

6 whole garlic cloves

1 cup canned crushed tomatoes

1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

2-3 tsp sea salt

1 ripe avocado

Directions

char vegetables

In a large pot heat oil over high heat. Crowd tomatoes, jalapeños, half of the white onion and garlic in a single layer in pan. Allow to cook on high without turning until vegetables are charred. Turn over and repeat on other side.

simmer vegetables

Once completely charred, about 3-5 minutes on each side, reduce heat to low and cover pot with a lid. Allow to simmer with lid on for 15 minutes. Once cooked remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

blend ingredients

In a food processor add charred vegetables starting with only 1 jalapeño at a time along with crushed tomatoes. Add in cilantro, salt and other half of the white onion. Blend on low until desired texture is achieved. If not spicy enough, add more jalapeño one at a time.

add avocado

Add in avocado and pulse until avocado is mixed in. Adjust salt as needed. Store for up to 1 week refrigerated in an airtight container.

Nutrition

• Calories: 119
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 894 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 3 g