Spicy Garden Salsa Recipes

GARDEN SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, onions, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, jalapeno and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

SPICY GARDEN SALSA

Steps:

• in a food processor add your tomatoes and pulse until broken up but NOT pureed and then strain and rinse the liquid and seeds out ...add to Large pan
• finely chop the onions and the garlic and put them in a small bowl with the lime juice and leave marinating for about 15-20 minutes and then strain the juice out
• while that's marinating, roughly chop all the peppers and add to food processor and pulse until finely chopped but NOT pureed and add to the pan of tomatoes
• then add corn WITH the liquid from the can and the black beans rinsed
• add the strained onion and garlic to the pan
• add sugar and salt/pepper to taste
• let simmer frequently stirring for about 60 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed
• transfer to mason jars or other sealed glass jars
• ENJOY

SPICY GARDEN SALSA

Steps:

• Add peeled red onion, salt, white vinegar and minced garlic to blender.
• Add tomatoes - Use standard tomatoes (not roma, cherry, etc.) If possible, get ones that are vine ripened. Choosing good tomatoes makes a huge difference in the flavor!
• Add Jalapeños to blender based on your preferences to the following - Leave seeds in for some good heat. Remove them to make a milder salsa. Jalapeños can vary widely on their heat. The ones that are solid green are more mild, while the ones with the white striations up the sides are the hottest.
• Cilantro - grab the leafy end of the cilantro and pull off the thicker stems at the bottom. Add leafy part of cilantro to blender.
• Coarsely blend all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

SPICY CHUNKY SALSA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, place tomatoes, a few at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Remove each tomato and immediately plunge into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Peel and finely chop tomatoes to measure 9 cups; place in a stockpot., Stir in remaining ingredients. Add water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes., Ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

SPICY SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, plum tomatoes, green onions, peppers, celery, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, pepper and salt to taste. Refrigerate for 45 minutes before serving.

NON-SPICY SALSA

Steps:

• Combine onion and garlic in a food processor; process until finely chopped.
• Pour tomatoes into a bowl. Stir in chopped onion and garlic. Add cilantro, cumin, oregano, and parsley.

SPICY SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan add onions and peppers till soft add garlic cook 1 minute.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes to reduce liquid.
• Adjust seasoning and place in hot washed jars.
• Process for 15 minutes in a hot water bath to seal.
• Or refrigerate to be consumed within the week.

SPICY GRILLED TUNA WITH GARDEN SALSA

Steps:

• Roast garlic and jalapeños in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until soft (both will blacken in spots), 5 to 10 minutes for jalapeños, 15 minutes for garlic. Cool, then peel garlic. Puree garlic, jalapeños, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Scoop 1/2 cup puree into a 13" x 9" glass baking dish. Place fish on puree, flipping once to coat both sides. Cover dish; refrigerate 10 to 20 minutes to marinate. Transfer remaining puree into another bowl for salsa. Mix in tomatoes. Rinse onion in a small strainer under cold water; drain. Add to tomato mixture. Stir in cilantro, mint and basil. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat grill with cooking spray; heat to medium-high (about 375°F). Remove fish from marinade; place on grill. Cover grill and cook 3 minutes. Uncover, flip fish, cover again and cook until fish is done, about 2 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer fish to plates; spoon salsa on top.