Blended Red Salsa

Name: Blended Red Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp avocado or grape seed oil ((or any neutral oil with a high smoke point)); 1/2 white onion ((diced)); 3 cloves garlic ((minced)); 1 cup diced carrots ((or sub orange or yellow bell pepper!)); 1 pinch each salt + pepper ((plus more to taste)); 1 14.5 -ounce can diced tomatoes ((no salt added)); 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 small chipotle pepper in adobo sauce ((add 1/2 tsp adobo sauce for more heat!)*); 1/3 cup vegetable broth ((or water)); 1 -2 Tbsp sweetener of choice ((optional // coconut sugar or maple syrup)); 1 small lime, juiced

Simple blended red salsa in just 30 minutes! Carrots add natural sweetness and a pop of color, while chipotle peppers bring a touch of heat.

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Ingredients

10 servings

1 Tbsp avocado or grape seed oil ((or any neutral oil with a high smoke point))
1/2 white onion ((diced))
3 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 cup diced carrots ((or sub orange or yellow bell pepper!))
1 pinch each salt + pepper ((plus more to taste))
1 14.5 -ounce can diced tomatoes ((no salt added))
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 small chipotle pepper in adobo sauce ((add 1/2 tsp adobo sauce for more heat!)*)
1/3 cup vegetable broth ((or water))
1 -2 Tbsp sweetener of choice ((optional // coconut sugar or maple syrup))
1 small lime, juiced

Steps

Heat a large skillet (cast iron is preferable) over medium heat and prep onion, garlic and carrot.
Once hot, add oil, onion, garlic, and carrot and season with a healthy pinch each salt and pepper.
Stir to coat and cover - cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove cover and add diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder and a healthy pinch more salt and pepper. Stir, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer mixture to a food processor or high speed blender and add chipotle pepper, vegetable stock, sweetener, and lime juice. Blend until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or - as I prefer it - refrigerated. Keeps in the fridge for at least 7-10 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories251% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 1.575

Per Serving Rp 158/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 3.150 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
avocado or grape seed oil	1 tbsp	-	-
white onion	0.5	-	-
garlic	3 cloves	-	-
diced carrots	1 cup	-	-
pinch each salt + pepper	1	-	-
-ounce can diced tomatoes	1	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 1.200
cumin	0.5 tsp	Rp 70.000/kg	Rp 175
chili powder	0.5 tsp	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 200
chipotle pepper in adobo sauce	1 small	-	-
vegetable broth	0.3333333333333333 cup	-	-
-2 Tbsp sweetener of choice	1	-	-
lime	1 small	-	-