Homemade Salsa
User Reviews
4.5
Homemade Salsa
Description
The salsa starts by roasting halved Roma tomatoes, quartered onions, and peeled garlic cloves until the edges char slightly, introducing smoky notes to the base. After cooling, these ingredients merge in a food processor with diced mild green chilies, fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and pepper. The mixture is pulsed to the desired consistency, ranging from chunky to smooth, retaining the natural freshness and texture of the ingredients.
This salsa offers moderate heat from the green chilies and tang from the lime juice, balanced by the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes and the savory depth from garlic and onions. Fresh cilantro brightens the flavor, making it suitable for use as a dip, taco topping, or addition to grilled meats and vegetables.
Chilies can be adjusted or supplemented with jalapeños to increase spiciness. Lime juice can be added to taste for more acidity.
The salsa stores well in the refrigerator for up to a week and freezes for longer storage without significant loss of flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 medium tomato halved, (I used Roma tomatoes
- 2 medium onion quartered
- 6 cloves garlic peeled
- 4.5 ounce green chiles 1 can, mild, diced
- ½ cup cilantro fresh
- 2 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉.
- Place the tomatoes, onions and garlic on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes or just until the onions and tomatoes start to get a little char on them. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the tomatoes cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, onions, garlic, green chiles, cilantro, lime juice and salt and pepper to a food processor and pulse a few times until you get the desired consistency.
- Pour in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap (or an airtight container) and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Add 1-2 jalapeños to the roasting to boost salsa spice level if desired.
- Increase lime juice for a tangier flavor according to taste.
- Keep refrigerated for 5-7 days in a sealed container.
- This salsa can be frozen for 3-4 months and thawed before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18.5mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
You'll Also Love
