Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, (cored and quartered)
  • 1 red onion, (peeled and quartered)
  • 3 garlic cloves, (peeled)
  • 3 jalapenos, (stemmed and seeded (you can substitute 1-2 habanero or serrano peppers.))
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2-3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2-3 teaspoons sugar ((optional))
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 15 ounces crushed San Marzano tomatoes ((1 can))
  • 4.5 ounces diced green chiles, (mild, medium, or hot (1 can))

Instruction

  • Place the fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons sugar (if using), and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the contents are fine and well blended.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and green chiles. Puree until mostly smooth. Taste, then add more cumin and sugar if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.