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    Home » Frugal Pantry

    Real Food Products We Love: Trader Joe’s Hatch Valley Salsa

    Published: Dec 29, 2014 · Modified: Apr 17, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

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    I love it when I can find real food in a convenient form. While I know I can make it myself, a girl needs a little help every now and then. This Hatch Valley Salsa from Trader Joe’s is pretty amazing.

    A bottle of salsa on the counter

    This is one of my newest discoveries: Hatch Valley Salsa from Trader Joe’s. They have sold a salsa verde for a long time; they still do. But, they also carry this one. It’s a little bit spicier and has amazing flavor.

    We’ve used it to spice up chili and to top Mexican dishes. I’ve made a version of this Chile Cheese Bake about three times in the last month. I’ve been substituting chicken for the chiles. The sauce is already spicy enough; and my boys want meat. It’s the ultimate comfort food for me this winter.

    I also use this type of salsa verde in these recipes:

    • Salsa Verde Chicken
    • Turkey and Black Bean Tacos 
    • Salsa Verde Beef
    • Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
    • Chicken, Bean, and Cheese Burritos for the Freezer
    • Healthier Chili Cheese Fries
    • Chili Cheese Bake
    • Poblano Chile Enchiladas

    I had no idea I used this type of salsa so often, but I guess I do. Clearly it’s a staple in our kitchen!

    A plate of food with a fork, with Enchilada

    Poblano Chile Enchiladas

    While I could certainly make a green salsa myself, I love the fact that I can pick up a jar that is full of real ingredients. Check it:

    The ingredients list: hatch chile peppers, tomatillos (tomatillos, citric acid for freshness), lime juice concentrate, garlic salt (sea salt, garlic).

    It’s all real food in here and it tastes great. It’s currently priced at $2.69 at my local Trader Joe’s. It’s 70 cents more than their standard salsa verde, but it’s really good. I have this feeling that it won’t be around forever, so I’m kind of tempted to stock up on a case. I’ll have to think about that one.

    Disclosure: Trader Joe’s does not know I exist, so this is certainly not a sponsored post. But, I thought it would be fun to share some of the products that I love and cook with often. Stay tuned for more “real food products we love“.

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    1. Kristen Nelson

      April 22, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      I make quick and easy migas with this salsa. Warm salsa in a pan. Toss in some eggs and poach for a bit. Then stir to scramble, add in tortilla chips. Plate. You can sprinkle with cheese, add avocado, cilantro, or sour cream. Whatever. It’s my favorite weekend breakfast treat.

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      • Jessica Fisher

        April 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm

        Sounds great! Thanks for sharing.

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    2. Kris

      July 13, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      I bought this after seeing it on your blog. My husband and I LOVE it. My husband was sceptical but loved it on his quesadillas.

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      • Jessica Fisher

        July 20, 2015 at 7:14 am

        Glad you liked it. It’s pretty amazing stuff.

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    3. Nancy @ Little Homestead in Boise

      January 04, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      I just bought some last week, looks good! I’ll do some open tostados with that on top, with some leftover roast beef…

      Reply
    4. Allie Zirkle

      January 02, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Love TJs! I use their regular salsa verde in my guacamole. Kicks it up a notch just perfectly. I picked up the hatch just this week and will try it in the same way. Yum!!!

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      • Jessica Fisher

        February 14, 2015 at 1:26 pm

        What did you think? Worth the extra 70 cents?

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    5. Kristen

      January 01, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      I love this feature! Both for the “healthier” store-bought options and the recipe ideas 🙂

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    6. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup

      January 01, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks so much for letting me know about this, Jessica. We don’t get to go to TJ’s often, but we LOVE salsa verde around here.

      I was there recently, however, and I picked up 2 jars of their Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce for $1.79 each. I am kicking myself that I didn’t fill my cart with it because it is truly the BEST I’ve ever tasted. Have you tried it?

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      • Jessica Fisher

        February 14, 2015 at 1:27 pm

        I typically make my own sauce, but I’ll have to try it and see if it’s worth buying once in awhile. Thanks for the suggestion.

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    7. Jennifer

      January 01, 2015 at 8:42 am

      We haven’t tried this one yet, but we love green salsa. Looking forward to more posts like this one!

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    8. Vanessa B

      December 31, 2014 at 6:38 am

      I have 7 or 8 jars of home canned roasted green tomato salsa in my cupboard so I see many of these recipes in my Pantry Challenge future. The Chile Cheese Bake sounds especially yummy with a little chicken. I think my husband will be happy with the pantry challenge this year if there’s Mexican style food every other day.

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    9. Jillbert

      December 30, 2014 at 6:12 am

      My sister-in-law passed out jars of this salsa at Christmas. I might have to break into it today. 🙂

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    10. Debbie T

      December 30, 2014 at 4:36 am

      Thanks for the review. I’ve never tried salsa verde. And I love trader joes. I will add it to my shopping list

      Reply

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