Description
Smoky charred pepper salsa brings fiery Mexican flavors dancing across your plate with irresistible zest. Summer grilling meets fresh ingredients in this quick, bold condiment that elevates any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers:
- 2 red bell peppers, stemmed and quartered
- 1 poblano pepper, stemmed and quartered
- 2 jalapeño peppers, stemmed and halved
Aromatics and Fresh Herbs:
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) water
- Olive oil, as needed
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to an intense heat setting at 500°F, ensuring a high-temperature environment for perfect pepper roasting.
- Arrange red bell peppers and poblano on a sheet pan, carefully positioning them skin-side up to maximize charring potential.
- Generously coat the peppers with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, creating a flavorful base for roasting.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes, allowing the peppers to develop a deep, smoky character.
- Introduce jalapeños to the roasting pan, repeating the oil and salt treatment to enhance their natural flavors.
- Continue roasting for an additional 15 minutes until all peppers exhibit a beautiful char and tender texture.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and allow them to cool slightly, making skin removal easier.
- Gently peel away the charred exterior of the peppers, accepting that some char can remain for added depth of flavor.
- Wait for the roasted peppers to reach room temperature, ensuring optimal blending consistency.
- Transfer the cooled peppers to a food processor, accompanied by red onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, and tangy lime juice.
- Pulse the ingredients until they reach a finely minced consistency, creating a rustic, textured salsa.
- Introduce a splash of water to adjust the salsa’s texture and balance the flavors.
- Season with salt, tasting and adjusting until the perfect flavor profile is achieved.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantities or removing seeds for milder salsa.
- Roasting peppers deepens flavor complexity and creates a smoky, rich undertone that elevates the traditional salsa profile.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients like ripe peppers and fresh cilantro to maximize taste and texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg