Side dishe for 1

Salsa Roja

Name: Salsa Roja
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large tomato or 2 medium sized tomatoes; 1 jalapeño pepper or 2 serrano peppers; 1 small garlic clove; 1 tbsp white chopped onion; water; salt to taste (optional)

$8.74for 417 minServes 1

Tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and onion simmer briefly, then blend into a warm, smooth red salsa.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.78Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical	1	$0.75Typical price
	Onions, a little$1.29/lb typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.18

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

17 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.18 per serving$8.74 for 4

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Ingredients

1 large tomato or 2 medium sized tomatoes
1 jalapeño pepper or 2 serrano peppers
1 small garlic clove
1 tbsp white chopped onion
water
salt to taste (optional)

Steps

Place the tomatoes, jalapeño, and garlic in a small saucepan with enough water to cover.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 10 minutes.
Drain the vegetables and blend them with the chopped onion and salt.
Let the salsa cool for 5 minutes before using.