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Smoky & Spicy Salsa

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or mortar & pestle
  • 1 large baking sheet lined with silicone or parchment

Method
 

  1. Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. On a large, lined baking tray arrange tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalopeno pepper.
  3. Roast veggies for 30-35 minutes until beginning to char.
  4. 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.)
  5. Stir in avocado pieces and enjoy.