10-Minute Thick Tomato Salsa with Tomato Paste for Epic Flavor
A quick and easy tomato salsa thickened with tomato paste for a richer texture. Perfect for chips, tacos, or as a topping.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic.
- Stir in tomato paste until evenly mixed.
- Add cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño for desired heat.
- For smoother salsa, blend briefly.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg