El Salvador Salsa Roja (Red Sauce)
A lovely red suace from El Salvador full of flavor but not spicy hot.
Servings 2 cups
Calories 237kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Onion chopped
- 1 clove Garlic chopped
- 1 Serrano or jalapeño chili pepper chopped
- 2 cups Tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper -- to taste
- 1/4 cup Cilantro optional, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium flame. Add the onion, garlic and chili and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool a bit.
- Puree the tomato sauce in a blender until smooth, adding a little water if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste, stir in cilantro if using and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1624IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg