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Roasted Tomato Salsa

Roasted Tomato Salsa is a deeply flavorful salsa that comes together in no time at all. You can roast the veggies under the broiler, or also out on the grill, or in a cast-iron skillet. Roasting concentrates the flavors and gives a slightly smokey taste. Perfect for TexMex or serving at parties!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 12 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes halved, or quartered
  • ¼ large onion skin removed
  • 2 Serrano peppers 1 for mild, 2 for medium, 3 for hot
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat broiler to HIGH.
  2. Place tomatoes, onion, and peppers on a baking sheet lined with foil. Place on a rack about 6 inches below the heating element. Roast for about 8 minutes, flipping the veggies halfway through. Keep an eye on them, don't let them burn!
  3. Use a pair of tongs to transfer the roasted vegetables from the baking sheet into a blender or food processor. Add the cilantro, garlic, and salt and blend/process on Purée/High for about 30 seconds. Less for more chunky, or more for a smooth salsa.
  4. Serve immediately warm, or store in an air-tight container and serve either chilled or room temperature.

Notes

  • Instead of roasting under a broiler, you can also grill the veggies on a grilling rack, over direct high heat, for about 10 minutes, turning every now and then, until nicely browned and charred in spots.   You could also use a heavy-duty skillet, such as a cast-iron skillet.  Heat the skillet over high heat and toast the veggies until softened and brown in spots, about 5 to 8 minutes. 
  • The salsa will keep covered in the fridge for up to 7 to 10 days.  It freezes beautifully up to 2 months.  
  • It's great served chilled or room temp, but also warmed. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 12kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 439mg (18%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 432IU (9%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 12

% Daily Value*

Calories 12kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 439mg 18%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 432IU 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.