Experience the fresh and vibrant flavors of homemade Roasted Tomato Salsa with this easy-to-follow recipe. Roasted tomatoes, onions, and peppers combine with zesty lime juice and cilantro to create the perfect topping for tacos, nachos, or simply as a dip for chips.
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno peppers in half.
- Place the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and slightly charred.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Pulse until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with your favorite chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Interesting Facts
Roasting the tomatoes, onions, and peppers adds a depth of flavor to the salsa.
Fresh lime juice brightens up the flavors of the salsa.
Adjust the heat level of the salsa by adding or removing seeds from the jalapeno peppers.