Roasted Salsa Recipe
Roasted Salsa is a flavorful homemade salsa made by roasting fresh vegetables, including beefsteak tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, red onion, and garlic, to bring out a smoky, rich taste with a mild kick. This easy appetizer is blended smooth with fresh cilantro and seasoned with kosher salt, perfect for dipping or topping your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, cored and quartered
- 2 large jalapeno peppers, stems removed
- 1 large red onion, quartered and layers separated
- 4 cloves garlic
Other Ingredients
- ½ cup cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to the broil setting and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Vegetables: Arrange the quartered tomatoes, jalapenos, separated red onion layers, and whole garlic cloves evenly on the lined baking sheet.
- Broil First Side: Broil the vegetables for about 9 minutes until they begin to brown and blister.
- Flip and Broil Other Side: Carefully flip the vegetables over and continue broiling for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes and jalapenos develop a nice char and blister without burning.
- Process Ingredients: Transfer the roasted vegetables to a food processor, add the cilantro leaves and kosher salt, then blend until smooth to create the salsa.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the salsa to cool to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Air Fryer Instructions: To roast the vegetables in an air fryer, place tomatoes, jalapenos, red onion, and garlic in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking oil. Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes until browned and blistered, then proceed with processing as usual.
- Watch vegetables carefully during broiling to avoid burning.
- This salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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