Smoking Salsa
Ignite your taste buds with "Smoking Salsa," a bold and smoky twist on the classic salsa recipe that’s perfect for chips, tacos, or as a flavorful topping for grilled meats. This recipe delivers layers of rich, charred flavors thanks to fire-roasted Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, red onion, and garlic, expertly caramelized on the grill or under the broiler. Enhanced with a zesty squeeze of lime, fragrant fresh cilantro, and earthy spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this salsa strikes the perfect balance between smoky, tangy, and spicy. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, including 10 minutes of charring time, "Smoking Salsa" is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dip that’s sure to be the star of your next gathering. Best served chilled after letting the flavors meld, this irresistible salsa recipe is a must-try for anyone craving bold, fiery flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Roma tomatoes
- 2 whole jalapeño peppers
- 1 medium-sized red onion
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat a grill or broiler on high heat.
Place the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, red onion (sliced in half), and unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet or directly on the grill. Lightly brush the vegetables with olive oil.
Char the vegetables until they are nicely blackened on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Rotate the vegetables occasionally to ensure even charring.
Remove the vegetables from the grill or broiler and allow them to cool slightly. Peel the garlic cloves and remove the stems from the jalapeño peppers (for mild salsa, remove the seeds; for spicier salsa, leave them in).
Add the charred tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, and onion to a food processor or blender.
Squeeze the juice of the lime into the processor, then add the cilantro, salt, cumin, and smoked paprika.
Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if necessary.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a smoky topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2395 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1358 mg | 29% | |
*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.
