Xandria's Slow Heat Salsa

I have been refining this recipe for a while now and think I have the desired heat (for myself). This is not a super spicy salsa (although you can make it so). It's flavourful, does pack some heat, and then recedes a bit; the flavour changes as consumption occurs ;-) Warning: this is like crack. I could sit down and eat the entire jar. LOL

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Step 1 Place into a blender or food processor:

Step 2

• Canned Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes (400 g) – DRAIN for a chunkier texture

Step 3

• Cherry Tomatoes (10) – substitute with grape tomatoes if needed/preferred

Step 4

• Tomato Paste (50 g)

Step 5

• lime Juice (40 mL)

Step 6

• Red Onion (1/2) – substitute with white onion if needed/preferred

Step 7

• Green Bell Pepper (1/2)

Step 8

• Fresh Parsley (1 handful fresh or 1 tbsp dried) -- substitute cilantro if needed/preferred

Step 9

• and Garlic (4 or more cloves)

Step 10

• Black olive slices (3 tbsp) – optional

Step 11

Step 2 Add the following spices:

Step 12

• Cayenne Pepper (1/4 tsp)

Step 13

• Aleppo chili flakes (1/4 tsp)

Step 14

• Ground Cumin (3/4 tsp)

Step 15

• Paprika (1/2 tsp)

Step 16

• Sea Salt (1 tbsp)

Step 17

• Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp)

Step 18

• and Honey (1 tbsp)

Step 19

• other herbs and spices if desired.

Step 20

Step 3 Pulse until you are happy with the consistency.