Fire Roasted Salsa
This fire roasted salsa recipe delivers smoky, bold flavor using roasted tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and lime. Quick and easy, it’s perfect for chips, tacos, and more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting & Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1-2 jalapeños or serrano peppers
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Roast tomatoes, onion, garlic (in skin), and peppers over open flame, under broiler, or on grill until charred and blistered.
- Let vegetables cool slightly. Peel garlic and remove any burnt skins if needed.
- Add roasted vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and salt to a blender or food processor.
- Pulse until desired texture is reached—chunky or smooth as preferred.
- Taste and adjust lime juice or salt as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Notes
- Use canned fire roasted tomatoes if short on time.
- Add chipotle in adobo for smoky heat.
- Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
- Use air fryer at 400°F for 10–15 mins as alternative roasting method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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