Description
A bold and smoky salsa made by roasting tomatoes, onions, garlic, and peppers to create deep flavor ideal for dipping, topping, or mixing.
Ingredients
6 medium Roma tomatoes
1 large white onion, halved
4–6 unpeeled garlic cloves
2 jalapeños or serrano peppers
½ cup fresh cilantro, packed
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat broiler or grill. Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, and peppers on a tray.
Roast under direct heat for 10–15 minutes, turning halfway, until charred.
Cool slightly, then peel garlic and optionally peel tomatoes.
Add roasted ingredients to blender and pulse to desired texture.
Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend briefly.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Store up to 7 days in fridge.
Freeze in cube trays for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 20
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted salsa, smoky tomato salsa, homemade salsa dip