Salsa for Daredevils
Brace yourself for a fiery adventure with "Salsa for Daredevils," a bold and smoky homemade salsa that’s not for the faint of heart. Featuring a tantalizing mix of roasted Roma tomatoes, habanero peppers, and jalapeños, this recipe delivers an unforgettable heat balanced by the freshness of lime juice, red onion, and cilantro. The secret lies in broiling the vegetables to achieve a perfect char, unlocking deep, complex flavors that elevate every bite. With just 25 minutes of prep and cook time, this spicy salsa is perfect for those who crave excitement on their tortilla chips or as a zesty accompaniment to tacos, grilled meats, or any dish that needs a fiery kick. Whether you like it smooth or chunky, this salsa is customizable and guaranteed to ignite your taste buds while keeping you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Roma tomatoes
- 2 medium Habanero peppers
- 3 medium Jalapeño peppers
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped Cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your broiler to high and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place the Roma tomatoes, habanero peppers, jalapeño peppers, and garlic cloves on the baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil to coat evenly.
Broil for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skins of the tomatoes and peppers are charred and blistered.
While the vegetables roast, finely chop the red onion and cilantro leaves. Set aside.
Once the roasted vegetables have cooled slightly, remove the stems from the peppers and peel the garlic cloves. If you prefer a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the peppers.
In a blender or food processor, add the roasted tomatoes, peppers, garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth or leave it slightly chunky, depending on your texture preference.
Transfer the blended salsa to a bowl and stir in the chopped red onion and cilantro for added freshness.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2396 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1704 mg | 36% | |
*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.
