Smooth and Spicy Poblano Salsa
Elevate your homemade salsa game with this irresistible Smooth and Spicy Poblano Salsa, a perfect blend of charred poblano peppers, zesty jalapeño, and aromatic roasted garlic. This recipe highlights a smoky depth of flavor achieved by broiling the vegetables until lightly blistered, then blending them into a velvety, vibrant mix with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of ground cumin. Whether you prefer it mild or crave an extra kick, this versatile salsa can easily be customized to suit your spice level. Serve it alongside crispy tortilla chips, drizzle it over tacos, or use it as a flavorful topping for grilled meats—this crowd-pleasing salsa will quickly become your go-to condiment. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a fresh, quick, and healthy addition to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole poblano peppers
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 0.5 whole white onion
- 0.5 cups cilantro leaves
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
Preheat your broiler on high and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place the poblano peppers, jalapeño pepper, peeled garlic cloves, and halved onion on the baking sheet. Lightly drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Broil the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, turning the peppers occasionally, until the skins are blistered and charred in spots.
Transfer the roasted peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a plate. Let them steam for 5-10 minutes to loosen the skins.
Peel the skins off the poblano and jalapeño peppers (it’s okay if some bits remain). Remove the stems and seeds for a mild salsa, or leave some seeds for extra heat.
In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro, juice of 1 lime, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and cumin.
Blend until smooth and creamy. If the salsa is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice, if needed.
Transfer the salsa to a serving dish and enjoy warm or chilled with tortilla chips, tacos, or your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2465 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1736 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.
