4. One jalapeno pepper needs to be chopped up.
When chopping up the jalapeno peppers, the seeds and membrane should be removed before placing them in the blender. Now, the seeds can be added to the salsa once it’s blended. This is only if a person wants to add a little spice to the salsa. Even without the seeds, it won’t be spicy. It’s really up to how spicy a person wants the salsa to be.
In fact, extra jalapeno peppers can be chopped and added to the salsa later to add more kick to it. Jalapeno peppers eaten by itself can be hot to some people. There is no need to be daring and try it. Make sure when purchasing jalapeno peppers that they are fresh. They should have a glossy shine to them and not be withered. The calories in jalapeno peppers are low and contain a high percentage of Vitamin C.