Snacks

Classic Roasted Salsa

Classic Roasted Salsa

Try this roasted salsa in place of your usual salsa, or use it as a topping for a baked potato or in place of ketchup on a burger.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large tomatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 medium white onion, halved
  • 2 jalapenos
  • 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Step 1.

Heat broiler, with rack in top position.

Step 2.

Place tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and garlic in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 3.

Broil until vegetables are blistered and slightly softened, rotating sheet and flipping vegetables frequently, 6 to 8 minutes (garlic may need to be removed earlier if it is browning too quickly).

Step 4.

Discard garlic skins.

Step 5.

In a food processor, pulse garlic and vegetables until coarsely pureed.

Step 6.

Add lime juice, season with salt and pepper, and pulse to combine.

Step 7.

Transfer salsa to a bowl and stir in cilantro.

PREP: 15 MINS TOTAL TIME: 15 MINS

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