Description
This Rotel recipe is a quick and zesty tomato and chili delight, perfect as a salsa or a flavorful addition to tacos, nachos, dips, and casseroles. Featuring canned diced tomatoes with green chilies combined with fresh ingredients like onion, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro, it’s a vibrant and versatile condiment that packs a mild heat and tangy zest with minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Ro*Tel)
- 1/4 cup diced onion (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced onion, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and cumin if using. Stir well to thoroughly mix all the flavors together.
- Let It Rest: For best flavor, allow the mixture to sit for 15–30 minutes at room temperature. This resting period helps the ingredients to meld, enhancing the overall taste.
- Serve: Serve the Rotel as a fresh salsa paired with tortilla chips, spoon it over tacos or nachos, or incorporate it into dips and casseroles to add a delicious zesty kick.
Notes
- This recipe provides a quick and flavorful homemade version of classic Ro*Tel.
- For a smoother texture, pulse the mixture a few times in a food processor.
- Sautéing the onion and garlic before mixing can mellow their flavors if you prefer a milder taste.
- Adjust salt and lime juice to taste to balance the heat and acidity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
