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serrano salsa in a bowl with cilantro on top
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Serrano Salsa

This easy Serrano Salsa recipe packs some serious flavor! Sautéed serrano peppers and aromatics are blended with lime juice and simple spices to give you a 20-minute condiment to serve with tacos, tortilla chips, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: condiment, Snack, snacks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: serrano salsa
Servings: 8
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 10 serrano peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1/4 cup water or more as needed
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the peppers. Saute the peppers for 4-5 minutes, then add the onion. Continue sauteing until the onion is soft, 3-5 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute; remove from the heat.
  • In a blender, add the water, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and cumin. Then, add the peppers, onion, and garlic and blend until smooth.
  • Transfer salsa to a glass jar and store in the fridge for up to 30 days. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite chopped vegetables. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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