Salsa Mix
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A dry salsa seasoning blend of cilantro, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir 2 tablespoons into canned tomatoes for salsa or into cream cheese for a quick spread.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (add more to taste)
- 1/2 cup dried chopped onion
- 1/4 cup dried red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- airtight jar
Directions
- Stir all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Pour the blend into a jar or vacuum-seal bag and close it tightly.
- For spicy tomato salsa, stir 2 tablespoons of the blend into one 10 ounce can of Mexican-style tomatoes.
- For a salsa cream cheese spread, stir 2 tablespoons of the blend into 1 cup of softened cream cheese.
Notes
Dry mix: airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Refrigerate prepared salsa or spread within 2 hours; use within 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 132g | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.2g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 3.7g | Vitamin A: 1631IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 1 servings from 1/19 of the mix with one 10 ounce can of Mexican-style tomatoes; dried cilantro counted as dried coriander leaf, dried red pepper flakes counted as cayenne. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
