A fantastic tasting salsa recipe given to me by an extremely close friend. The flavor of roasted tomatoes and spices tastes great with tortilla chips.
Original recipe makes 2 cups
Ingredients
4 large ripe tomatoes, halved and seeded
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 red chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
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PREP
25 mins
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COOK
5 mins
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READY IN
1 hr 50 mins
Directions
- Preheat the broiler.
- Arrange tomatoes on a medium baking sheet. Checking frequently and turning occasionally, broil tomatoes until darkened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a small, sealed container to cool, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove and discard tomato skins. Chop tomatoes and place in a medium bowl. Mix in red onion, garlic, red chile peppers, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and allow to stand about 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 20 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 0.6 g
Sodium: 4 mg
