Whole30 Salsa Brava

Dive into the bold, smoky flavors of Whole30 Salsa Brava—a classic Spanish-inspired sauce that's Whole30-compliant and irresistibly delicious. Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, smoked paprika, and red wine vinegar, this vibrant sauce gets a spicy kick from cayenne pepper and layers of flavor from sautéed onions and garlic. Gently simmered and blended to a velvety smoothness, it's the perfect topping for roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or as a zesty dip. Quick and easy with just 30 minutes from prep to table, this wholesome recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with robust, crowd-pleasing taste. Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy a restaurant-worthy sauce that takes your dishes to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, ensuring that it does not burn.

Step 4

Pour the crushed tomatoes into the saucepan, stirring well to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.

Step 5

Add the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pan, stirring until all the spices are well incorporated.

Step 6

Simmer the sauce gently for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 7

Stir in the red wine vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste if necessary.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the salsa cool slightly.

Step 9

Blend the salsa using an immersion blender, or carefully transfer it to a blender or food processor, blending until smooth.

Step 10

Serve the salsa brava warm or at room temperature, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. It's perfect as a dip or as a spicy topping for roasted vegetables or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	565.4

Total Fat 44.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1691.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 8.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 174.9mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1825.3mg	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: 64.7%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 29.6%