Original tomato and green chile sauce Rotel
15 kcal per 100 g
Category: Spices and Herbs
Nutritional information (per 100 g)
| Calories | 15 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5g |
| Sugars | 2.8g |
| Total fats | 0.2g |
| Fiber | 1.5g |
| Sodium | 350mg |
Vitamins and minerals
Description
Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
Ro*Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies is a prepared ingredient that combines ripe tomatoes with spicy green chilies, offering a unique and slightly spicy flavor that enhances any dish. This sauce is widely used in Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine, especially in recipes that require a fresh and vibrant touch, such as dips, stews, quesadillas, nachos, and huevos rancheros.
The origin of this sauce is associated with the Ro*Tel brand, founded in Texas, United States, known for its high-quality canned products that blend fresh ingredients and traditional flavors of the American Southwest and Mexico. Thanks to its balanced combination of juicy tomatoes and green chilies, it has become a staple in many pantries for preparing quick and tasty dishes.
Among its properties, this sauce stands out for being low in calories and providing vitamins such as vitamin C and antioxidants from both the tomato and the chili. Furthermore, it adds a touch of natural spiciness without the need to incorporate artificial or overly processed ingredients.
In different Latin American countries, this sauce may be known by similar terms or variants that reflect its composition, such as tomato and green chili sauce, green pico de gallo, or tomato and chili blend. However, the Ro*Tel brand is particularly recognized for this unique combination, which makes it easy to incorporate authentic flavors into home cooking.