Salsa Iii
Bursting with bold, smoky flavors, Salsa III is a quick and easy homemade salsa that elevates any snack or meal with its fresh, charred ingredients. This recipe combines fire-roasted Roma tomatoes and jalapeño peppers with vibrant cilantro, zesty lime juice, and aromatic garlic for a richly flavored dip that’s perfect for tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. Ready in just 20 minutes, including a simple blistering step to enhance depth of flavor, this salsa embraces a chunky or smooth texture based on your preference. Balanced with ground cumin, a pinch of sugar, and freshly cracked black pepper, it’s a harmonious blend of spice, zest, and earthy goodness. Let it rest in the fridge to maximize its vibrant profile, and serve chilled or at room temperature for an irresistible appetizer or condiment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Roma tomatoes
- 2 whole Jalapeño pepper
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar (optional, to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon Fresh black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Char the Roma tomatoes and jalapeño peppers on all sides by turning them occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until the skins are blistered and slightly blackened. Remove from heat and let cool.
Peel off the charred skin from the tomatoes and jalapeños (optional for a smoother salsa) and remove the stems. For less spice, deseed the jalapeños.
In a food processor or blender, combine the charred tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, red onion (roughly chopped), and garlic cloves. Pulse a few times to chop them coarsely.
Add fresh lime juice, salt, ground cumin, sugar (if using), and black pepper to the mixture. Pulse again until the salsa reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, lime juice, or sugar to balance the flavors.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2396 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1322 mg | 28% | |
*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.
