Fire Roasted Tomato Chipotle Salsa
Smoky, spicy, and bursting with bold flavors, Fire Roasted Tomato Chipotle Salsa is the ultimate upgrade to your salsa repertoire. This vibrant recipe combines perfectly charred Roma tomatoes, caramelized onions, and smoky garlic with the rich, earthy heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Brightened with fresh lime juice and fragrant cilantro, every scoop delivers an irresistible balance of smoky, tangy, and spicy notes. Customizable to your preferred texture—whether chunky or smooth—this salsa makes a sensational dip for tortilla chips or a zesty topping for tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive crowd-pleaser. Perfect for game days, barbecues, or simply spicing up your everyday meals, this fire-roasted salsa will ignite your taste buds and keep everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Roma tomatoes
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup Cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 medium Jalapeño (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
1. Preheat a cast-iron skillet or grill to high heat. Lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
2. Place the Roma tomatoes, garlic cloves (with skin on), yellow onion (quartered), and optional jalapeño (if using) directly onto the hot skillet or grill.
3. Roast the vegetables for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and soft. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
4. Peel the garlic cloves and remove any skins from the roasted onion, if needed.
5. In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cilantro leaves, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
6. Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired texture (chunky or smooth), tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
7. Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it rest for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
8. Serve with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2758 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2571 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
