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Salsa ranchera in a bowl.

Chunky Salsa Ranchera

Justine Drosdovech
This salsa ranchera is smoky, chunky, and spicy! It features a blend of pan-roasted Roma tomatoes, serranos, and subtle hints of cilantro. Serve it with tacos, burritos, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dips, Sauce
Cuisine Mexican, Vegan
Servings 14 servings
Calories 16 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife & cutting board
  • Cast-iron skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients
 

US Customary - Metric
  • 5 Roma tomatoes
  • 2-3 serranos
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup cilantro, minced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium. Once hot, pan roast the whole tomatoes and serranos for 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the skins are blackened and the insides are soft.
  • Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a separate skillet over medium. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stem the serranos, and add them to a blender or food processor with the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Pulse until just combined (it should still be slightly chunky).
  • Heat the rest of the olive oil in a saucepan over medium. Pour the blended tomato mixture in and simmer for 12-15 minutes. With a few minutes left, add the garlic and onions.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the minced cilantro. Taste and season with salt to your liking. Enjoy your salsa immediately while warm, or let it chill for a few hours in the fridge. Happy eating!

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Notes

  • Roast thoroughly: Evenly roast the tomatoes and serranos until they are blackened on each side for the best results.
  • Adjust the consistency: You can blend this salsa to your preferred texture. We prefer ours to be on the chunky side, but it’s all a personal preference.
  • Don’t skip simmering: Let the blended mixture simmer in olive oil for a deeper, more complex flavor.
  • Vegan Worcestershire: Ensure your Worchestershire is vegan, or use tamari or soy sauce instead.
  • Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 1.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1.6mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin A: 211.9IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 4.2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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