Kickin Salsa

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Get ready to spice up your snack game with this irresistible Kickin Salsa! Bursting with smoky, roasted flavors, this homemade salsa combines charred Roma tomatoes, fiery jalapeños, and sweet roasted garlic, perfectly balanced with fresh lime juice, vibrant cilantro, and a touch of ground cumin. With just a quick skillet roast and a few pulses in the blender, you'll have a bold, zesty dip that’s perfect for pairing with crispy tortilla chips or elevating your tacos, burritos, and grilled meats. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is simple to whip up and customizable to your spice level—ditch store-bought salsa and bring the bold, fresh flavors to your table!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 6 whole Roma tomatoes
• 2 whole Jalapeño peppers
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and garlic cloves to the skillet. Roast for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are slightly charred.

3. Remove the roasted vegetables from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly.

4. Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop the roasted jalapeños (remove seeds for less spice). Cut the roasted tomatoes into quarters.

5. In a food processor or blender, add the roasted vegetables, red onion (roughly chopped), cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

6. Pulse the ingredients until the salsa reaches your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).

7. Drizzle in the olive oil and give the salsa one final pulse to combine.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, lime juice, or cilantro to preference.

9. Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl or jar. Let it sit for 15 minutes to develop the flavors, or serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (228.8g)

Calories		84
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		4.1 g	5%
	Saturated Fat	0.5 g	2%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		159 mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate		12.6 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	3.0 g	11%
	Total Sugars	6.9 g
Protein		2.3 g	5%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		43 mg	3%
Iron		1.1 mg	6%
Potassium		521 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 144 cal (38.2%%)

Protein: 35 cal (9.3%%)

Carbs: 199 cal (52.6%%)