Instant Pot Canned Salsa Recipe

May 03, 2023 Post a Comment

Suzy Homefaker Instant Pot Canned Salsa from suzyhomefaker.blogspot.com

Description

This Instant Pot canned salsa recipe is a great way to quickly and easily make delicious homemade salsa with canned tomatoes and other ingredients. This recipe uses an Instant Pot to make the salsa, so it takes only minutes to prepare and the results are delicious! This salsa is perfect for topping tacos, nachos, or just eating with chips. It is also a great addition to any Mexican dish or as a dip for vegetables. You can adjust the heat level of the salsa to your liking by adding more or less jalapeños. Make sure to use canned tomatoes for the best results, as fresh tomatoes can be watery and won’t give you the same salsa texture.

Prep Time & Cook Time

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Press the “Sauté” button on an Instant Pot. When the pot is hot, add the onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

2. Add the diced tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, sugar, and salt. Give the mixture a good stir and then press the “Cancel” button.

3. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the vent is in the “Sealing” position. Press the “Manual” button and adjust the time to 5 minutes. When the cooking cycle is finished, allow the pot to naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes.

4. When the pressure has been released, carefully open the lid and use an immersion blender to blend the salsa until it reaches the desired consistency. If the salsa is too thick, add a little water to thin it out.

5. Serve the salsa warm or refrigerate it in an airtight container until ready to use.

Equipment

Instant Pot
Immersion blender

Notes

For a milder salsa, use fewer jalapeños. For a spicier salsa, use more jalapeños.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 33

Fat: 0.3g

Carbohydrates: 6.8g

Protein: 1.3g

Recipe Tips

If you prefer a chunkier salsa, don’t blend it for too long. Just blend it until it reaches the desired consistency.
For an extra zesty flavor, add a teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce.
For a smokier flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the ingredients.
If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can blend the salsa in a blender or food processor.
This salsa will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.