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Chunky Salsa Dip

RECIPE By PlantPlate
Need a condiment that compliments your veggie burgers, baked potatoes, oven fries, tacos, and more? Time to make your own salsa! This recipe is inexpensive, easy to make, and has nearly 10 times less sodium that most store bought brands.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Yield: Makes approximately 3.5 cups

Notes:

This recipe is for a cooked-tomato salsa, much like the ones you see in jars on supermarket shelves. Though most store-bought brands are made without added oils, they tend to be very high in sodium.  By making your own at home, you can control the sodium content, and be sure that it's made entirely from recognisable ingredients!

I usually sweeten this salsa with date or maple syrup, but you can sweeten it with whole dates if preferred. To do this, make a batch of date paste, and add 3-4 tablespoons in place of the syrup.

Ingredients:

  • 28 oz. (800g) can chopped tomatoes (no-salt-added)
  • 3 tbsp. concentrated tomato paste (no-salt-added)
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic granules
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika or chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground coriander seed
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2.5 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. finely chopped jalapenos (more if you want it spicier!)
  • 1.5-2 tbsp. maple syrup or date syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot or saucepan. Stir until well combined.
  2. Bring ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Stir, then cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove pot from the heat and allow to cool. Transfer the salsa to jars or airtight containers, and refrigerate for up to 1 week. You can also freeze the salsa for up to 1 month. (Thaw at room temperature before using.)

If you'd like your salsa less chunky, transfer it to a blender or food processor (once cool), and pulse at intervals until you reach the desired consistency.