Roasted Salsa
This roasted salsa blends smoky roasted peppers, onion, garlic, and tomatillos with fresh tomatoes and lime for a bold, vibrant salsa that’s perfect for dipping or topping your favorite dishes.
Servings: 8 people
Cost: 10
Ingredients
- 1 onion peeled and halved
- 4 –6 tomatillos husked and rinsed
- 4 –6 cloves garlic
- 1 Anaheim chili
- 1 bird’s eye chili
- 2 –3 jalapeños
- 5 –6 Roma tomatoes not roasted
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Roast the Vegetables
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Place the onion, tomatillos, garlic, Anaheim chili, bird’s eye chili, and jalapeños on a baking sheet. Roast for 15–20 minutes, until softened and lightly blistered.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Blend the Salsa
- Add the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor.
- Add the fresh Roma tomatoes and lime juice.
- Pulse until you reach your desired consistency—chunky or smooth.
Season
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend briefly to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Roast vegetables until softened and slightly blistered for best flavor
- Use fresh, ripe Roma tomatoes for brightness and balance
- Adjust spice level by removing seeds or reducing chilies
- Let salsa sit before serving to deepen flavor
- Blend to desired consistency—chunky or smooth
- Add water or extra lime juice to thin if needed
- Store in refrigerator up to 5 days
- Flavor improves after chilling
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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