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Homemade Salsa and Star Chips

Homemade Salsa and Star Chips for a Festive Flavor Blast

Homemade Salsa and Star Chips combines vibrant flavors and crunchy textures, making it a perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Star Chips
  • 6 pieces White Corn Tortillas Flour tortillas can be used but won’t achieve the same crispiness.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Used to brush the tortillas.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and aids in creating a golden crust on chips.
For the Salsa
  • 2 cups Diced Tomatoes A mix of canned and fresh enhances texture.
  • 1 cup Roma Tomatoes Adds juiciness and acidity.
  • 1 small Green Chilis Use jalapeños for extra heat.
  • 1 small Red Onion Can substitute with white onion.
  • 1 small Sweet Onion Adds additional sweetness for better balance.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Omit for less herby flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Introduces acidity.
  • 2 cloves Minced Roasted Garlic Can use fresh if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adjust quantity for lighter or robust flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar Very minor quantity needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste, enhances overall flavor.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie cutter
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Brush vegetable oil on both sides of the corn tortillas thoroughly.
  3. Cut out star shapes from the oiled tortillas using a 2-inch cookie cutter.
  4. Place the star shapes on the baking sheet in a single layer and sprinkle lightly with salt.
  5. Bake the tortilla stars for about 10 minutes until golden.
  6. In a food processor, pulse all salsa ingredients until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve the crispy chips on a platter alongside the chilled salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients significantly enhance flavor. Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Re-crisp in the oven as needed.

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