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    Home » Recipes » Mexican Recipes

    Jalapeno Salsa- Hot and Spicy

    June 8, 2020 Updated: March 22, 2022 By Katie Crenshaw 10 Comments

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    Jalapeno salsa is a flavorful spicy creamy salsa. Its creamy texture is created from roasted jalapenos, onions, and garlic that is combined with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. This Mexican green sauce is great on chips or your favorite tacos! #salsa #jalapeno
    Jalapeno salsa is a flavorful spicy creamy salsa. Its creamy texture is created from roasted jalapenos, onions, and garlic that is combined with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. This Mexican green sauce is great on chips or your favorite tacos! #salsa #jalapeno
    Jalapeno salsa is a flavorful spicy creamy salsa. Its creamy texture is created from roasted jalapenos, onions, and garlic that is combined with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. This Mexican green sauce is great on chips or your favorite tacos!
    Jalapeno salsa is a flavorful spicy creamy salsa. Its creamy texture is created from roasted jalapenos, onions, and garlic that is combined with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. This Mexican green sauce is great on chips or your favorite tacos!

    Jalapeno salsa is a flavorful spicy creamy salsa.

    Its creamy texture is created from roasted jalapenos, onions, and garlic that is combined with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil.

    This Mexican green sauce is great on chips or your favorite tacos!

    jalapeno salsa in an orange bowl with 2 jalapenoes on the side and a basket of tortilla chips in the background

    I am a HUGE fan of hot and spicy salsas.

    My local Mexican restaurant has a salsa bar and I am always pouring a bowl of their hottest sauce to dip my chips in.

    The roasted jalapeno salsa is one of my favorites.

    Now I am sharing the recipe with you so that you can also enjoy the recipe at home!

    Jalapeno salsa video

    ingredients for jalapeno salsa

    Ingredients

    To make this delicious Mexican green sauce, you will need the following ingredients:

    • fresh jalapeños- To make the salsa less spicy, slice in half and remove the seeds before roasting.
    • limes
    • cilantro
    • garlic cloves-peeled
    • white onion-white onion is the best flavor for this particular salsa, but you can substitute with a yellow onion
    • olive oil- The olive oil adds to creamy texture. You can substitute with vegetable oil.
    jalapeno salsa process photos

    How to make jalapeno salsa

    Follow these easy steps to make spicy, creamy, roasted jalapeno salsa.

    1. Bake jalapeños, onion, and garlic at 425 in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are completely cooked and softened.
    2. Remove tops of jalapeños.
    3. In a food processor or blender, add roasted jalapeños, onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, and salt.
    4. Pulse on high until completely smooth.

    Tip: For a milder sauce, remove stems and seeds from jalapenos before roasting.

    Mexican green sauce in a bowl with slices of jalapenos on top, two jalapenos to the side, and a bowl of tortilla chips in the background

    This Mexican green sauce is AMAZING on homemade tortilla chips! Just make sure you have a drink handy to cool off your mouth!

    Can you grill the jalapenos?

    If you want, you can grill the jalapenos, onion, and garlic. The result will be an additional smokey flavor.

    I have made this jalapeno salsa both roasted and grilled. I love it both ways!

    Can you boil the vegetables?

    You can boil the jalapenos, onion, and garlic. However, I think the flavor of the salsa becomes bland.

    I prefer the roasting method for a more intense flavor.

    Tips for juicing lime

    To get the most juice out of your limes, before cutting, microwave them for 20 to 30 seconds. Also, roll them with firm pressure on a hard surface. These methods help release the juice from their segments.

    Green jalapeno sauce in bowl with 2 jalapenos to the side set on a slab of white marble

    Can't get enough of Jalapenos? Me either! Here are some additional jalapeno recipes to try!

    • Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus
    • Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Beer Bread
    • Chimichurri Jalapeno Sauce
    • Fire and Ice Pickles
    • Jalapeno Cheese Grits
    • Mexican Pickled Carrots
    • Jalapeno Relish

    When you make this jalapeno salsa, please tell me what you think in the comment section! It would mean the world to me to hear back. My readers will appreciate the information also.

    Also post your picture of your green sauce on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    Green jalapeno salsa in bowl with 2 jalapenos to the side set on a slab of white marble

    Jalapeno Salsa

    Jalapeno salsa is a flavorful spicy creamy salsa. Its creamy texture is created from roasted jalapenos, onions, and garlic that is combined with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. This Mexican green sauce is great on chips or your favorite tacos!
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    Course: Appetizer, Salsa
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 32 tbs
    Calories: 11kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Equipment

    • food processor or blender

    Ingredients

    • 9 jalapenos large size
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • ½ white onion quartered
    • cilantro large bunch
    • 2 limes juiced
    • 2 tbs olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425.
    • Place 9 jalapenos, 3 garlic cloves, and ½ white onion on a baking dish. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are soft and tender.
    • Remove tops of jalapenos. Discard tops.
    • In a food processor or blender, add roasted jalpapenos, onion, garlic, juice from 2 limes, large bunch of cilantro, 2 tbs olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt.
    • Pulse on high until completely smooth.
    • Cool in refrigerator. Serve when cooled.

    Video

    Notes

    Note: For a milder sauce, remove stems and seeds from jalapenos before roasting.
    Note: You can grill the jalapenos, onion, and garlic. The result will be an additional smokey flavor.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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