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Roasted Tomato Salsa

Amber Bondar
This roasted tomato salsa is made by broiling fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and jalapeños before blending them with cilantro and lemon juice for a smoky, fresh salsa that's easy to customize. Serve it with tortilla chips or spoon it over tacos, grilled chicken, fish, and taco salads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3 Cups
Calories 43 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Roma Tomatoes
  • 1½ Jalapeno Peppers
  • ½ Red Onion Cut Into Large Chunks
  • 7 Cloves Fresh Garlic
  • 1 Small Bunch Cilantro
  • 1 Lemon Juiced
  • Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Step one wash the tomato and jalapeno peppers.
  • Preheat oven to broil on HI. Put rack up above center of oven.
  • On the baking tray add a layer of olive oil.
  • Peel the garlic and wash and dry cilantro.
  • Cut the red onion into chunks.
  • On the baking tray add the tomato, peppers, garlic, and onion.
  • Roll in the olive oil until thoroughly coated.
  • Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and flip the veggies over before returning to oven.
  • Roasted additional ten minutes or until jalapeno is blackening.
  • Tomatoes skins can be removed or left on depending on preference.
  • Remove from oven and let cool.
  • When cool add to blender with the lemon juice and the cilantro.
  • Pulse until the desired consistency.
  • Pour into clean mason jar and store in fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

Recipe Notes:
  • Roma tomatoes produce a thicker salsa, but vine-ripened tomatoes also work well and create a slightly juicier salsa.
• Leave the jalapeño seeds and white membranes intact for a spicier salsa, or remove them for a milder version.
• Fresh lime juice may be substituted for lemon juice.
• Store refrigerated in an airtight glass container for up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze for up to 3 months and stir well after thawing.
  • If broiling with oven rack up high broiling time will be reduced and take only ten minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 134mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1206IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
Keyword salsa, spicy, tomato
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