Velda de la Garza

Jalapeño Salsa

Salsa Jalapeño

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Healthy Easy Mexican: Over 160 Authentic Low-Calorie, Big Flavor Recipes
Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

  • About

If you love jalapeños, you will love this sauce. It’s so easy to prepare and amazing with tostadas. It can be served warm or cold—but it is picante (spicy)!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute more.
  2. Add the tomatoes and their juices and stir to combine, then add the jalapeños, oregano, and salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until t