Heart-Healthy Salsa Brava
Elevate your taste buds with this vibrant and guilt-free Heart-Healthy Salsa Brava, a modern twist on the classic Spanish sauce. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like no-salt-added diced tomatoes, low-sodium vegetable broth, and heart-smart olive oil, this recipe packs bold flavors without compromising your health. Smoky and spicy notes from sweet paprika, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes create an irresistible depth, while a touch of red wine vinegar adds acidity to balance the richness. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for six servings, this versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over crispy roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or even as a spicy dip. Easy to make, customizable in texture, and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a heart-friendly condiment your palate will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped white onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 14.5 ounces, can diced tomatoes, no-salt-added
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the sweet paprika, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes and their juices, along with the vegetable broth.
Increase the heat to bring to a simmer, then reduce to low and let cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the red wine vinegar and black pepper.
Use an immersion blender to purée the sauce to your desired consistency. For a smooth sauce, blend completely. For a chunky texture, leave some pieces intact.
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm over roasted potatoes or as a topping for grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 998 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
