Whole30 Salsa Brava
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this bold and flavorful Salsa Brava! Bursting with smoky paprika, tangy red wine vinegar, and a gentle kick of cayenne, this homemade Spanish-inspired sauce is the perfect way to spice things up while staying compliant. Featuring simple ingredients like crushed tomatoes, onions, and garlic, it’s a quick and wholesome recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a dip or topping, this versatile Whole30 salsa pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even your favorite finger foods. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, it’s an essential addition to any clean-eating repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, ensuring that it does not burn.
Pour the crushed tomatoes into the saucepan, stirring well to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
Add the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pan, stirring until all the spices are well incorporated.
Simmer the sauce gently for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Stir in the red wine vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste if necessary.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the salsa cool slightly.
Blend the salsa using an immersion blender, or carefully transfer it to a blender or food processor, blending until smooth.
Serve the salsa brava warm or at room temperature, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. It's perfect as a dip or as a spicy topping for roasted vegetables or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1691 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1825 mg | 39% | |
*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.
