Salsa to Dare the Devil
Turn up the heat and awaken your taste buds with the bold, smoky flavors of "Salsa to Dare the Devil." This fiery homemade salsa is a tantalizing blend of roasted Roma tomatoes, habanero and jalapeño peppers, garlic, and onion, all broiled or grilled to perfection for an irresistible charred depth. Balanced with fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a dash of smoked paprika and cumin, this salsa delivers complex layers of heat and tanginess sure to please spice enthusiasts. Serve it as the ultimate dip for crunchy tortilla chips or as a zesty topping for tacos and grilled meats. Whether you're hosting a party or just craving a snack with serious attitude, this salsa is a must-try for lovers of bold, spicy flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- 3 Habanero peppers
- 2 Jalapeño peppers
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 White onion
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven's broiler or set a grill to high heat.
Place the Roma tomatoes, habanero peppers, jalapeño peppers, garlic cloves (with peel on), and quartered onion on a baking sheet or grill. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
Broil or grill the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and softened. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning; you want a smoky char, not ash.
Remove the vegetables from the heat. When cool enough to handle, peel the garlic and remove the stems from the peppers (you can also remove the seeds if you'd like to reduce the heat, but for true 'daredevil' salsa, leave them in).
In a blender or food processor, add the charred vegetables, fresh cilantro, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt.
Pulse the ingredients until you achieve your desired salsa consistency. For a chunkier salsa, pulse only a few times; for a smoother salsa, blend longer.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasonings as needed. If you’d like more acidity, add a bit more lime juice; for additional heat, stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Transfer the salsa to a serving dish and let it rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or any dish that could use a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2397 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1723 mg | 37% | |
*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.
