The authentic gluten-free homemade salsa is bursting with bold flavor from ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, and fresh jalapeños. It is an old Mexican restaurant recipe passed down for generations. It is super easy to make and is naturally gluten-free. Without a doubt, this classic salsa recipe is perfect for tortilla chips, enchiladas, tacos and other Mexican dishes. It is guaranteed to be fresh, flavorful and have that homemade flavor that puts a smile on your face. It is simply a timeless salsa that is always a crowd favorite.
- Prep Time: 3
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 13
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- 4 jalapeños
- 1/2 minced white onion
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cut stem off jalapeños and remove seeds. If you like your salsa spicy leave seeds or part of the seeds for mild spice.
- Boil tomatoes and jalapeños until the skin peels from the tomatoes.
- While tomatoes and jalapeños boil, in a saucepan melt butter a bit ( don’t let it burn) add onion until onion is partly caramelized. Stove should be at a medium temperature.
- While onion is caramelizing, blend tomatoes and jalapeños. Add about 1 cup of water that was left from the tomatoes and jalapeños boiling.
- Add blended tomatoes and jalapeños to pan with caramelized onions and cook for about 5 minutes on medium temperature. Add salt to taste. Voila!!! Enjoy!!!
Notes
This salsa recipe can be vegan by using a vegan butter. It is naturally gluten-free and a healthy choice.
