Los Barrios Salsa

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 3

Los Barrios Salsa recipe using tomatoes and jalapenos

by The Chefin Condiment

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

Los Barrios Salsa is a delicious condiment made from tomatoes, jalapeno chiles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This recipe is a great way to liven up any Mexican-style dish, including tacos, quesadillas, or burritos. This salsa is relatively easy to make and is a great way to save money on store-bought dips. The flavors of the tomatoes and jalapeno add a well-deserved kick to this salsa recipe that you won't soon forget.

Instructions

1.	Remove the jalapeno chiles' seeds and stem.
2.	Combine the whole tomatoes and jalapeno chiles in a blender, and pulse until chunky.
3.	Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture, and mix well.
4.	Pour the mixture into a large bowl, and mix well. Refrigerate it until chilled.

PROS

This Los Barrios Salsa recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires only a few ingredients, making it perfect for last-minute meal planning.

Tomatoes and jalapenos provide essential vitamins A and C, while garlic powder’s antimicrobial properties can promote immune system functioning.

CONS

While this recipe is relatively healthy compared to other store-bought dips, some jalapeno chiles may contain unhealthily high levels of salt or sugar.

Eating too much salsa may also cause acid reflux or other gastrointestinal issues for individuals with sensitive stomachs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Los Barrios salsa recipe’s ingredients contain several nutrients essential to bodily function.
Vitamin A and C help to bolster the immune system, while garlic powder has antimicrobial and antifungal properties that can help to reduce inflammation and promote healing.

	1 can whole tomatoes
	1 can jalapeno chiles
	1 teaspoon garlic powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon pepper