Genies Magic Salsa
Elevate your appetizer game with Genie’s Magic Salsa, a vibrant, smoky, and zesty homemade salsa that’s as enchanting as its name suggests. This recipe transforms simple ingredients like charred Roma tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño pepper into a flavor-packed masterpiece with the perfect balance of heat and acidity. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of smoked paprika add layers of brightness and depth, while a splash of olive oil ties everything together for a silky finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salsa pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're hosting a party or craving a quick snack, Genie’s Magic Salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that's bursting with bold, fresh flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 1 large Lime
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place the Roma tomatoes and the jalapeño pepper onto the heated skillet. Allow them to char slightly on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, until they develop a smoky appearance. Remove them from the skillet and let them cool slightly.
Roughly chop the cooled Roma tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and half of the red onion. For the jalapeño, remove the seeds for a milder salsa or leave them in for more heat.
Place the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic cloves into a food processor or blender.
Add the cilantro leaves, the juice of one lime, salt, ground cumin, olive oil, and smoked paprika to the food processor.
Pulse the mixture a few times until it reaches your desired consistency. Pulse less for a chunkier salsa or more for a smoother blend.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice as needed.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2450 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2104 mg | 45% | |
*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.
