Prep Time
10 min
Yields
5 servings
Make the salsa several hours before serving, as it will give the flavors a chance to dance! Keeps in the fridge, covered, for about a week.
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ingredients
2
(15-oz) cans diced tomatoes
1
(10- or 15-oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
¼
cup fresh lime juice
1
tsp ground cumin
1
tsp salt
1
tsp sugar
½
tsp ground black pepper
1
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo (depending on your heat tolerance)
1
bunch fresh cilantro, stems roughly removed
1
medium onion, diced
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directions
Step 1
Add the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, black pepper, chipotle peppers, cilantro and onions to a food processor and blend until totally combined. Give it a taste to check for seasoning.
Step 2
Note: 1 chipotle pepper will add a little bit of smokey flavor and a little spice, while 3 will add a stronger smokey flavor and a whole lotta spice.