Whether you’re growing tomatoes at home or buying them from the store, this homemade salsa recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh produce. And by grilling your veggies, you’ll get a deep, smokey flavor you might only think possible from store-bought salsa.
Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomatoes (or combination)
- 2 jalapeño peppers (1 for mild)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 green pepper
- ½ red onion
- ¼ cup cilantro
- Juice from ½ a lime
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic on the grill. Grill 8-10 minutes, turning vegetables every few minutes until the vegetables are charred.
- Remove vegetables from grill and allow to cool until able to handle. Remove skins and seeds from peppers. Consider wearing gloves when handling jalapeños.
- Add vegetables and remaining ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until salsa is desired consistency. May chop ingredients by hand for chunky salsa.
- Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite recipe.
- Consume within five days.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 27 kcal
- Fat: <1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Potassium: 281 mg
