Salsa Portuguesa
Elevate your meals with the vibrant flavors of Salsa Portuguesa, a hearty and aromatic Portuguese-style tomato and bell pepper sauce. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines sautéed onions, garlic, and a medley of fresh vegetables—red and green bell peppers, ripe tomatoes—all simmered to perfection in a splash of white wine with fragrant bay leave and a hint of black pepper. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this versatile salsa is perfect as a topping for grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables, adding rich, savory, and slightly tangy notes to every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, Salsa Portuguesa is an easy way to bring Mediterranean-inspired richness to your table while exploring authentic flavors of Portuguese cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 cup white wine
- 1 piece bay leave
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by peeling and finely chopping the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cut the red and green bell peppers into small cubes, removing the seeds and stems.
Dice the tomatoes into small chunks, keeping the juices. Set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing them to soften.
Add the diced tomatoes and their juices to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Pour in the white wine, add the bay leave, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leave before serving.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salsa just before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature with your choice of grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2418 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2384 mg | 51% | |
*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.
