Keto Salsa Brava

Spice up your low-carb lifestyle with this irresistible Keto Salsa Brava! This Spanish-inspired sauce delivers bold flavors with a smoky kick, combining rich tomato paste, fragrant garlic, and a touch of heat from cayenne pepper and smoked paprika. Naturally sweetened with keto-friendly options like erythritol or stevia, it boasts a perfectly balanced tang thanks to apple cider vinegar. Simmered to perfection in a base of savory chicken broth, this sauce thickens beautifully in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and easy addition to your meals. Whether drizzled over grilled meats, roasted veggies, or used as a zesty dip, this keto-friendly version of the classic salsa brava is packed with flavor while staying low-carb and gluten-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons Tomato paste (no added sugar)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sweetener (e.g., erythritol or stevia)
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

Step 4

Add the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and sweetener to the sauce and stir well to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth, stirring to incorporate all ingredients.

Step 6

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your liking.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature, perfect over grilled meats, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(244.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	343.3

Total Fat 28.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1481.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 5.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 63.7mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 763.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.5%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 24.5%