The Best Vegan Salsa

Easy and healthy, the best salsa recipe ever, ready in 5 minutes, made with sweet San Marzano tomatoes ( or the fire roasted variety) plus an authentic touch of cumin.

Prep Time 5 minutes 

Total Time 5 minutes 

Servings 4 people 

Ingredients

• 28 oz canned whole San Marzano tomatoes (or fire roasted tomatoes but you will sacrifice the flavor)
• 2 scallions
• 1/2 red onion – diced
• 2 cloves garlic – large & grated
• 1 jalapeno pepper – sliced (to your taste)
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin or to taste
• 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika ( or to taste)
• 1 large lime – juiced
• 1 pinch sea salt + more to taste

Instructions

• Add the red onion, scallions, garlic and jalapeño to the bowl of a food processor. Give it a buzz or two until chopped.
• Add the tomatoes Without juices, spices and cilantro on top and pour in the lime juice.
• Very carefully press the pulse button a few quick times making sure you don’t over chop the salsa. (Alternately you can chop everything by hand for a chunky version)
• Transfer to a bowl and taste seasonings. Add more lime and sea salt as desired. At this point you can add the reserved tomatoes juices if you are wanting a thinner consistency. Add more smoked paprika for a deeper smokier flavor. 

Notes

• The recipe calls for sweet San Marzano tomatoes,  you are free of course to use the fire roasted variety or whatever canned tomatoes you have in the pantry but i don’t guarantee the wow factor.
• Make sure to use Sweet Smoked Paprika not the bitter variety that could easily overpower the rest of the salsa flavors. 

Credit to: veggiesociety