Description
This Classic Roasted Tomato Salsa is a smoky, flavorful salsa made with oven-roasted roma tomatoes, poblano and jalapeño chilies, and garlic. Perfect as a dip or topping, it balances smoky charred flavors with fresh lime and cilantro for a vibrant, versatile condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 lbs roma tomatoes
- 1 medium white onion, quartered and halved
- 1 poblano chili, halved
- 1 jalapeño chili, halved (seeds removed for milder salsa if desired)
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1 large handful cilantro (leaves and stems)
Seasonings and Others
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400˚F and prepare a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil to prevent sticking and ease cleaning.
- Prepare Vegetables: Arrange the roma tomatoes, white onion quarters, poblano chili halves, jalapeño halves, and unpeeled garlic cloves in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance roasting.
- Roast and Broil: Bake the vegetables in the oven for 10-12 minutes until they soften. Then switch to broil for 2 minutes to achieve a nice char that adds smoky depth. Remove the sheet from the oven and allow the ingredients to cool slightly.
- Peel Garlic and Blend: Once slightly cooled, peel the garlic cloves and transfer all the roasted vegetables along with the cilantro, lime juice, ground cumin, and chili powder to a food processor. Pulse the mixture until well combined but still slightly textured for a fresh salsa consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste your salsa and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate to let the flavors meld further.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before roasting.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor balance.
- The salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Adjust roasting time to preference; longer roasting will yield a smokier taste.
- Perfect accompaniment to chips, tacos, grilled meats, or eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted tomato salsa, homemade salsa, smoky salsa, mexican condiment, healthy salsa, roasted vegetables
