Roasted Tomato Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
10%
Roasted Tomato Salsa
45 min.
8
18kcal

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Craving a vibrant, flavorful salsa that's incredibly easy to make? Look no further than this Roasted Tomato Salsa! This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect as an antipasti, starter, snack, or a simple appetizer to kick off any meal. And the best part? It caters to a wide range of dietary needs!

This salsa is naturally vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a worry-free option for gatherings with diverse guests. Imagine the sweet, concentrated flavors of roasted tomatoes mingling with the smoky heat of broiled chilies. The fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice brighten everything up, while the garlic and onion provide a delicious savory foundation.

What sets this salsa apart is the roasting process. While it takes a little time, the hour spent roasting the tomatoes at 350F transforms them into flavor bombs, deepening their sweetness and creating a delectable caramelized note. And the char from broiling the chilies? It's adds a layer of complexity that you simply can't achieve with raw ingredients. This simple technique brings out the best in each ingredient, creating a truly memorable salsa experience.

This recipe is for anyone with a busy schedule, is ready in just 45 minutes! So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a salsa that's bursting with flavor and incredibly satisfying. It's a guaranteed hit!

Ingredients

  • handful cilantro leaves chopped ()
  • clove garlic chopped ()
  •  jalapeños 
  •  juice of lime (juice)
  • 0.3 cup onion diced ()
  •  poblano chili 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • pound tomatoes cut in half)

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Place the tomatoes on a baking pan and roast in a preheated 350F oven for an hour flipping half way through.
  2. Let the tomatoes cool and dice them.
  3. Broil the chilies until blackened on all sides.
  4. Let the chilies cool in a sealed container, peel the skins from them, seed them and dice them.
  5. Mix everything and let sit for 20 minutes to bring out the flavours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories18kcal
Protein14.65%
Fat7.19%
Carbs78.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.13
Glycemic Load
0.82
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
4.3286957416845%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.4mg
Luteolin
0.77mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:18.31kcal
0.92%
Fat:0.17g
0.26%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.2%
Carbohydrates:4.16g
1.39%
Net Carbohydrates:2.96g
1.08%
Sugar:2.35g
2.61%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:197.8mg
8.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.78g
1.56%
Vitamin C:27.7mg
33.58%
Vitamin A:619.68IU
12.39%
Vitamin K:8.15µg
7.76%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.67%
Potassium:189.26mg
5.41%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.2%
Fiber:1.2g
4.81%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.81%
Folate:13.06µg
3.26%
Copper:0.05mg
2.55%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.47%
Magnesium:9.54mg
2.39%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.39%
Phosphorus:20.74mg
2.07%
Iron:0.25mg
1.38%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.28%
Calcium:10.6mg
1.06%