Homemade salsa pecante

Here’s a Homemade Salsa Picante recipe — bold, zesty, and just the right amount of heat. It’s perfect for chips, tacos, burritos, or as a marinade base.

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🌶️ Homemade Salsa Picante

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (or 4–5 ripe Roma tomatoes)

• 1/2 cup white onion, chopped

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1–2 jalapeño peppers (seeded for mild, with seeds for heat)

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

• 1 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• Optional: 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity if desired)

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Blend Ingredients:

   • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.

   • Pulse until you reach your desired consistency — chunky or smooth.

2. Taste & Adjust:

   • Taste and adjust seasoning (more salt, lime, or jalapeño if needed).

3. Chill (Optional):

   • For best flavor, chill for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

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🌮 Serving Ideas:

• Tortilla chips

• Tacos, nachos, burrito bowls

• Grilled meats or seafood

• Scrambled eggs or breakfast burritos

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Would you like a version that’s fire-roasted, smoky, or one made with fresh tomatillos for a salsa verde-style twist?