Roasted Bell Pepper Salsa

Roasted bell peppers join fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, and cilantro in this easy salsa that makes a delicious side dish, appetizer, snack, or condiment.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 48 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and halved
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and halved
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and halved
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped green onions
• 0.25 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bell peppers on a broiler pan, cut-side-down. Brush with canola oil.

Step 2

Broil in the preheated oven until charred, 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 5 minutes. Peel off and discard skin and chop peppers.

Step 4

Combine chopped peppers, Roma tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and lime juice in a blender. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate salsa at least 1 hour before serving.

Step 5

Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.