Fairly Fast Salsa

Tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno pepper are broiled before being blended with garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and chipotle peppers to make a quick and tasty salsa.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 10 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 onion, halved
• 5 tomatoes, halved
• 1 jalapeno pepper sliced in half lengthwise and seeded
• ¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Arrange the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno pepper on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast the vegetables under the broiler until the skins are blackened, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Combine the roasted vegetables, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and chipotle peppers in a blender; blend to desired consistency. Store unused portions in refrigerator up to 1 week.