Homemade Salsa

Name: Homemade Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-5 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 chopped green pepper; 2 chopped celery ribs; 1 chopped white onion; 3 finely chopped garlic cloves; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 2 ounces tomato paste (use for thicker sauce) (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Submitted by Chef #1135196

"This is a different twist on salsa. Great for parties-- I always get compliments because of the celery since you don't think of salsa to have celery. Easy recipe, fresh ingredients, and low in cost. This is my first recipe I tried with this salsa and it is easy to make variations."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 4-5 cups
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 chopped green pepper
2 chopped celery ribs
1 chopped white onion
3 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 ounces tomato paste (use for thicker sauce) (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

directions

Heat pan with olive oil and sauté onion, pepper, and celery about 5 minutes to soften. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
Add chopped garlic. Sauté another 2-3 minute
Add oregano, basil, and cayenne pepper.
Transfer mixture to a pot and add canned tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add about ½ can of water. Add tomato paste until desired consistency.
Add remaining spices and boil 1-2 minute Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6-8 hours and serve when cooled.
For more heat chop up 1-2 jalapeno peppers seeds and all.enjoy!