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Tomato Jalapeno Salsa

Roasting the tomatoes and adding the jalapeno incrementally is the key to finding your perfect homemade salsa!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 (2 cups)
Calories: 26 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1 Jalapeño
  • 1 garlic clove
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and de-stem the tomatoes.  Roast the tomatoes in the oven at 400F for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Add the roasted tomatoes to a blender along with 1/2 onion, 1 garlic clove, and only 1/4 of the jalapeno.  Pulse blend until combined.
  3. Taste for heat level. Add another 1/4 of the jalapeno if you want additional heat. Keep adding additional quarters of the jalapeno until you find a heat level that works for your taste buds.
  4. Salt to taste.  Serve immediately.
  5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • A quick simmer can bring this Salsa to life if you are dealing with out of season tomatoes.  Simply add a dollop of oil to a skillet over medium heat and simmer the Salsa for 5-10 minutes.
  • I highly recommend adding the jalapeno pepper incrementally the first few times you make this Salsa.  This will give you a good idea of the heat level your palate prefers.
  • Typically I do not add salt to this salsa but it depends on the tomatoes.
  • Pan roasting the tomatoes works too if you don't want to roast them in the oven.
  • You can always substitute a serrano for the jalapeno, just know that it's got more heat.  Serrano vs. Jalapeno:  What's the Difference?
  • Want to add tomatillos?  See our Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 26kcal (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(2 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 26

% Daily Value*

Calories 26kcal 1%

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