Quick & Easy Spicy Salsa comes together in just 20 minutes. The recipe is perfect to use in your favorite Mexican dishes or for snacking with tortilla chips.

Quick & Easy Spicy Salsa

This healthy and delicious salsa recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. It will keep in the refrigerator for several days, so you can double recipe to enjoy with your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes or as a snack with your favorite tortilla chips.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Equipment Needed

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• medium saucepan
• measuring cup
• measuring spoons
• knife
• cutting board
• immersion blender (a regular blender or food processor will also work)
• mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ medium yellow onion, diced small
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced small
• 1 medium jalapeno, finely chopped
• sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• ½ tsp dried Mexican oregano
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ – ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup water
• 2½ tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2-3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion and peppers become soft, around 4-5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, Mexican oregano, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and water. Stir to combine and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 4-5 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool for a few minutes. Once the mixture has slightly cooled, puree the mixture with an immersion blender, leaving slightly chunky, or transfer to a regular blender or food processor and pulse a couple of times until just blended.

Transfer the salsa to a bowl and stir in fresh lime juice and cilantro. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.

Serve immediately or cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Enjoy!