Salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes, from tacos and burritos to nachos and salads. It's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and other vegetables.
This article features two salsa recipes: a classic tomato salsa and a roasted tomato salsa. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The classic tomato salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños. The roasted tomato salsa has a slightly smoky flavor and is made with roasted tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
Both salsas are perfect for serving with tortilla chips, but they can also be used as a marinade for chicken or fish, or as a topping for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. They're also a great addition to salads, soups, and stews.
MILE-HIGH NACHOS WITH HOMEMADE SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- On a large, oven-proof platter, spread 1 layer of chips. Top the chips with 1/3 of the refried beans, 1/3 of the pulled pork and 1/3 of the cheeses, 1/3 of the jalapenos and 1/3 of the green onions. Add another layer of chips and repeat the process two more times. Bake in the oven until the cheese melts and the nachos are warmed through, 5 to 8 minutes. Garnish the nachos with dollops of guacamole, sour cream, Essence and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with the Homemade Salsa.
- Combine all ingredients, and refrigerate for at least half an hour before serving.
MANDY'S SIMPLE SALSA FOR NACHOS
This is my salsa recipe, I came up with this after many visits to Taco Bill & it tastes just like theirs. It is sooo simple to make but just perfect for Nacho's, much better than any in a jar in my opinion. If you like things extra spicy add more chilli if desired. Leftovers can be frozen too but will be more watery upon defrosting.
Provided by Mandy
Categories Sauces
Time 3m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together & enjoy.
HEARTY BEAN NACHOS WITH SPICY SALSA
According to Dr. Adalberto Peña de los Santos, the director of the International Nacho Festival, in Piedras Negras, Mexico, there are three timeless nacho essentials: crispy corn tortilla chips, mounds of melted cheese and at least one chile. If you want to go big, here are some unofficial guidelines: Nacho toppings should be good enough to stand on their own, the nachos should be saucy (maybe even messy) and they should be so delicious together that you can't have just one bite. In this recipe, nachos take a vegetarian turn, with buttery pinto beans, tender carrots or sweet potatoes (or both), and a tomato-and-tomatillo salsa. Melty cheese, Mexican crema and chopped onion and cilantro take it over the top.
Provided by Pati Jinich
Categories burritos and nachos, crackers and chips, finger foods, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare the salsa: Place the tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeños, chiles de árbol and garlic in a medium saucepan. Cover with at least 6 cups water and bring to a simmer over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the tomatoes and tomatillos are cooked through and mushy, the jalapeños have softened and the chiles de árbol have plumped up, about 10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender, setting aside the cooking liquid. Add the cilantro, cumin and 3/4 teaspoon salt to the blender; purée until smooth.
- Prepare the vegetables: Bring the reserved vegetable cooking liquid back to a simmer over medium-high heat and season generously with salt. Once it comes to a boil, add the carrots or sweet potatoes, or both, and cook until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Pour the cooked vegetables into a colander, discarding liquid, and set aside.
- Wipe the saucepan dry, then add 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium. Once the oil is hot, pour in the salsa, partly cover it with the lid, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the color has deepened, 8 to 10 minutes. Set salsa aside.
- Prepare the beans: In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium. Once hot, add the onion and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, until completely softened. Raise the heat to high, add the cooked carrots and/or sweet potatoes, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring a couple times, until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the pinto beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed, another 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt, then remove from the heat.
- Assemble the nachos: Set a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400 degrees. Place all the tortilla chips in a half sheet pan or large baking sheet. Cover the chips with the bean mixture, ladle the salsa all over the top and cover with shredded cheese. Bake until cheese has completely melted, about 10 minutes.
- Spoon the crema over the top and garnish with reserved cilantro and chopped white onion. Serve hot!
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your salsa will be.
- Choose the right type of tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are a good choice for salsa because they have a low water content and a meaty texture.
- Remove the seeds from the tomatoes: This will help to prevent your salsa from being watery.
- Chop the tomatoes and other ingredients finely: This will help the salsa to come together and have a smooth texture.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro and basil, will add a lot of flavor to your salsa.
- Don't over-process the salsa: A few pulses in a food processor or blender is all you need to combine the ingredients. Over-processing will make the salsa too smooth.
- Taste the salsa and adjust the seasonings: Add more salt, pepper, or lime juice to taste.
- Chill the salsa before serving: This will help the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Mandy's Simple Salsa for Nachos is a quick, easy, and delicious recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful salsa that will be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious salsa recipe, give Mandy's Simple Salsa for Nachos a try.
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