Description
Enjoy the zesty flavors of homemade Rotel, a delicious blend of diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro. This versatile condiment is perfect for dipping, topping, or adding a kick to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Diced Tomatoes Mix:
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel brand or similar)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 finely chopped jalapeño for extra heat
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Enhance with Heat: Add chopped jalapeño for extra spiciness if desired.
- Let It Rest: Allow flavors to meld for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate for up to an hour.
- Serve: Enjoy with tortilla chips, as a taco topping, or with grilled meats and eggs.
Notes
- This homemade Rotel-style mix is a versatile substitute for canned Rotel in recipes.
- For smoother texture, briefly blend in a food processor.
- Freezes well for future use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
