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Rio Grande Salsa (recipes)


Rio Grande Salsa

Yield: Makes about 3 cups



Ingredients:



1tablespoon vegetable oil

1onion, chopped

3cloves garlic, minced

2teaspoons ground cumin

1-1/2teaspoons chili powder

2cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained

1canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced

1teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle pepper

1/2cup chopped fresh cilantro

3/4teaspoon sugar

1/2teaspoon salt









Preparation:





1.Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add cumin and chili powder; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until salsa is thickened, stirring occasionally.2.Remove saucepan from heat; stir in cilantro, sugar and salt. Cool completely. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.







Note:

This salsa is very spicy. For a milder version, use only 1 teaspoon finely diced chipotle chili pepper.