Hatch Chile Salsa Recipe
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4.9
Hatch Chile Salsa Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by halving and seeding the Hatch chiles and heirloom tomatoes, then roasting them along with onion chunks and garlic until the skins are charred. After cooling and peeling, the roasted vegetables and garlic are blended to a smooth consistency, combined with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt to taste. The roasting intensifies the flavor by introducing smoky notes while softening the ingredients for a smooth salsa.
This salsa works well as a dip or topping accompanying grilled meats, tacos, or chips. The lime juice adds brightness balancing the smoky roasted components. Fresh cilantro gives it an herbal accent without overwhelming the base flavors.
After preparation, refrigerate the salsa for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld, improving the taste depth and coherence before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound hatch chile pepper
- 2.5 pounds tomato heirloom
- 1 white onion medium
- 4 cloves garlic
- lime juice from 1
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice the Hatch chile peppers and tomatoes in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds from the peppers. Set them all onto baking sheets.
- Slice the onion into chunks and place them onto the baking sheets.
- Place the garlic on the baking sheets as well.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pepper skins are nicely charred.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Peel the skins from the peppers and tomatoes and discard. Drop the peppers and tomatoes into a food processor.
- Squeeze garlic from their skins and place them into the food processor along with the onion.
- Add lime juice, cilantro and salt. Process until smooth.
- Adjust for salt and set into a covered bowl.
- Refrigerate a few hours to allow flavors to mingle.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 18.6mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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