Smoky & Spicy Tomato Salsa
A classic pairing of smoke and spice combine in this salsa. Features roasted Roma tomatoes, chipotle peppers, jalopeno, onion, and garlic. Perfect for dunking tortilla chips and topping tacos.
Equipment
- 1 Blender or mortar & pestle
- 1 large baking sheet lined with silicone or parchment
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, sliced in quarters
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 10 Roma tomatoes, sliced in quarters
- 3 canned Chipotle peppers (add more for additional spice)
- 1 jalopeno pepper, seeds removed and sliced in half
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 large avocado, cubed into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- On a large, lined baking tray arrange tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalopeno pepper.
- Roast veggies for 30-35 minutes until beginning to char.
- Remove from oven and add roasted veggies, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and salt to a blender. Pulse gently to break up veggies. Taste and adjust seasonings. (Alternate directions: use a mortar and pestle to crush roasted veggies and then combine with lime juice and salt.)
- Stir in avocado pieces and enjoy.