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Ingredients
- Salsa Asada, by Katrina, Baking and Boys!, adapted from Blendtec
- 2—14 oz. cans of whole tomatoes, drained
- 2 jalapenos, skins blackened over gas stove (for extra spiciness, don’t throw out the seeds and ribs, just cut off the tops)
- 1 small shallot (or 1/4 medium onion), peeled and chopped into 4 quarters
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- about 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon all natural liquid smoke
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 251g | |
| Calories 52 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 8% |
| Total Fat 0.46g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3763mg | 157% |
| Potassium 458mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 11.02g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 5.51g | 4% |
| Protein 2.26g | 4% |
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