Roasted Tomato Chipotle Salsa
Smoky, spicy, and delightfully fresh, this Roasted Tomato Chipotle Salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next party or taco night. Combining charred Roma tomatoes, roasted garlic, and caramelized onion with the bold heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this salsa delivers layers of flavor in every bite. Fresh cilantro and a splash of tangy lime juice perfectly balance its smoky richness, while a quick roast in a skillet or under the broiler ensures an irresistible depth of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade salsa is perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a zesty topping for tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. Make a batch today and taste the difference that fresh, roasted ingredients make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (unpeeled)
- 0.5 pieces White onion
- 0.5 cups Cilantro (fresh)
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.75 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Alternatively, preheat your oven's broiler if you’d prefer to roast in the oven.
Place the Roma tomatoes, unpeeled garlic cloves, and halved onion in the preheated skillet. Drizzle with vegetable oil. If using the broiler, arrange them on a baking sheet.
Cook the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the tomatoes are charred and softened, the garlic is fragrant, and the onion has grill marks. If broiling, keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the vegetables from the skillet or oven and allow them to cool slightly. Peel the garlic cloves once cooled.
In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted tomatoes, peeled garlic, roasted onion, chipotle peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Pulse the mixture until desired texture is achieved. For a chunkier salsa, pulse gently; for a smoother salsa, blend more thoroughly.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips or as a condiment for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2108 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1809 mg | 38% | |
*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.
