Classic Roasted Salsa

Rating: 3.5 stars
234 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 56
  • 4 star values: 69
  • 3 star values: 59
  • 2 star values: 37
  • 1 star values: 13

Having salsa on hand is a must in summer. This homemade version is so easy, why even bother with store-bought? We love the deep, slightly smoky flavors in this version.

Everyday Food, June 2011

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
total:
15 mins
Yield:
Makes 3 cups
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Heat broiler, with rack in top position. Place tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and garlic in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

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  • Broil until vegetables are blistered and slightly softened, rotating sheet and flipping vegetables frequently, 6 to 8 minutes (garlic may need to be removed earlier, if it is browning too quickly).

  • Discard garlic skins. In a food processor, pulse garlic and vegetables until coarsely pureed. Add lime juice, season with salt and pepper, and pulse to combine.

  • Transfer salsa to a bowl and stir in cilantro. Refrigerate up to 3 days, freeze up to 3 months.

Cook's Notes

If you prefer less heat, use fewer jalapenos or just remove the ribs and seeds.

For green salsa, use 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos in place of tomatoes and omit the lime juice.

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Reviews (6)

234 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 56
  • 4 star values: 69
  • 3 star values: 59
  • 2 star values: 37
  • 1 star values: 13
Anonymous
Rating: 4 stars
05/03/2018
When tomatoes are less than perfect, swap in a can or 2 of Rotel tomatoes. I also add a glug of honey. Oh yeah, I don't roast anything and it's delightful! I love you Sarah!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
10/12/2014
I really enjoyed this recipe, I used Lemon Boy tomatoes out of my garden instead if beefsteak, and it was great. Curious though if it can be canned?
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
07/27/2014
This is a new favorite. The trick to wonderful flavor is to use ripe summer tomatoes. I don't think this would be nearly as good with anemic winter tomatoes.
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/04/2014
Although this was really very easy it was not my favorite. I think I chopped it too much (was too smooth not really chopped) but it didn't have much flavor, I even added tomato paste but didn't help much. I'll try it again with some tweaking and see how we like it.
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
06/30/2014
I grill all the veg on my BBQ and it turns out fantastic. Great recipe!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/30/2014
Good grief! This looks like way more work than chopping would ever be!
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