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Instant pot salsa in a glass mason jar in front of an instant pot and fresh herbs
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4.50 from 8 votes

Instant Pot Salsa

Instant Pot salsa is an easy way to make the fresh dip and use up your garden fresh tomatoes. Featuring a delicious blend of veggies and spices, you'll love dunking your tortilla chips into this.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex Mex
Servings: 2 pints
Calories: 262kcal

Ingredients

  • 11-12 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 jalapenos seeded & diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 3 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Make sure the liner is in your instant pot, then add all of the ingredients EXCEPT the tomato paste, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Add the lid to the pot, turning to close. Set the vent valve to the sealed position.
  • Pressure cook the salsa on HIGH for 5 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to allow the remaining steam to escape.
  • Using a sturdy spoon, stir the hot salsa- it will break up as you do- and stir in the remaining ingredients. You can leave it as is for a chunky version, or use an immersion blender to puree it slightly for a thinner restaurant style.
  • Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Use good quality tomatoes for this and avoid tomatoes that are too soft or over ripe.
  • Don't omit the baking powder or the tomato paste. The baking powder really balances the acid and the tomato paste thickens it up nicely.
  • Like things really spicy? Add an extra jalapeno or even a habanero to the mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4384mg | Potassium: 2802mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 7858IU | Vitamin C: 216mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 6mg