Searing salsa

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2eachesTomatoes, diced
1eachGreen pepper, seeded,diced
1eachMedium onion, diced
1tablespoonFresh cilantro, minced
3eachesClove garlic, minced
4eachesJalapeno or serrano peppers,
1xSeeded and minced
2teaspoonsLime juice
2teaspoonsGround cumin
1teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonRed hot sauce
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
¼teaspoonWhite pepper
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonDried red pepper flakes
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
2cupsCanned crushed tomatoes

Directions

Combine all the ingredients, except the crushed tomatoes, in a large bowl and mix well. Place three-quarters of the mixture in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process for 5 seconds, creating a vegetable mash.

Return the mash to the bowl, add the crushed tomatoes and blend well.

Wrap the salsa tightly and chill for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to blend together. If kept refrigerated, salsa will keep for about 7 days.