Fire Roasted Salsa

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This fire roasted salsa is full of classic Mexican flavor in every bite, and it's so easy to make. Roasted tomatoes, onions, bell, sweet, and jalapeno peppers, cilantro, and zesty spices create a salsa perfect for dipping or as a topping on your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex foods.

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Pico de Gallo and Mexican Corn Salsa with Chicken recipes are two staples of Mexican cooking that can't ever be overlooked. Their sweet, spicy, and vegetal flavors add depth and interest to any meal, whether they're used as a dip or a topping. This fire roasted salsa recipe delivers all that and more in a quick and easy recipe that takes almost no time at all.

This goes perfect with my Sheet Pan Fajitas Steak and my Chicken Fajitas Wraps.

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Why You'll Love This Fire Roasted Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
Flavor Variations
How to Make Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa
Hint
Storage
What to Serve with This Roasted Tomato Salsa
Tips
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Fire Roasted Salsa FAQ
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Why You'll Love This Fire Roasted Salsa Recipe

Simple Ingredients: You'll only need a few ingredients easily found in any grocery store to make this recipe.
Quick and Easy: This recipe only takes a few minutes to make. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in about 30 minutes.
Bold Flavor: The combination of roasted sweet and hot peppers, onions, and seasonings creates a delicious salsa recipe with a deep, smoky flavor.
Versatile: Serve this salsa as a dip, a topping, or an ingredient in other recipes.

Ingredients

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

Large Tomatoes: Tomatoes add sweetness and acidity to the salsa.
Sweet and Bell Peppers: These peppers combine to create a bright, sweet, and slightly tart flavor.
Yellow Onion: Yellow onion adds an earthy bite with a slight natural sweetness.
Minced Garlic: Minced garlic cloves add a zesty kick that's bold but not overpowering.
Jalapeno Peppers: Jalapenos add a kick of spicy heat to the salsa.
Avocado Oil: I use Nutiva avocado oil for its high quality, freshness, purity, and flavor. This neutral oil is perfect for emulsifying the salsa without adding any overpowering flavor.
Cilantro: The citrusy, peppery flavor of cilantro balances out the other flavors in the salsa.
Spices: A combination of spices, including chili powder and cumin, adds deep, earthy warmth to the salsa.

Flavor Variations

Dial down the heat: Remove the jalapeno seeds for a milder version. You can also use Anaheim or poblano peppers in place of the jalapenos.
Use Roma tomatoes: If you prefer chunkier salsa, use Roma tomatoes. They have more flesh and less juice than regular tomatoes.
Skip the cilantro: You can leave the cilantro out if you don't like it. The salsa will still be delicious!
Use RealLime. If you don't have fresh limes for lime juice, bottled RealLime juice will work.

How to Make Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa

1: Drizzle avocado oil over vegetables on a baking sheet and roast them until they're soft and the skin is charred.

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2: Blend the roasted vegetables and remaining ingredients in a food processor until you reach your desired texture.

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3: Enjoy with chips, as a topping, or used in your favorite recipes!

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Hint

If you plan to remove the seeds from the jalapenos, do so before you roast them. It's incredibly difficult to remove the seeds after the peppers are roasted and soft.

Storage

Refrigerate this homemade fire roasted salsa for up to 5 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

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What to Serve with This Roasted Tomato Salsa

Serve this delicious salsa with your favorite dippers like tortilla chips, pita chips, flatbread, veggie sticks, or roasted vegetables like this zucchini and squash recipe.

This salsa also makes an excellent topping for Mexican dishes like shrimp tacos, chicken tacos, chicken fajitas, or any of your other favorite mains.

Tips

Your vegetables are finished when the skin on the peppers begins to look charred.
Let the vegetables cool a bit before blending them for better emulsion.
Avocado oil works best for this recipe because it can stand up to the high heat required to roast the vegetables.
Always wash your hands and NEVER touch your face when handling hot peppers.

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Fire Roasted Salsa FAQ

What does roasting vegetables do?

Roasting vegetables enhances their flavor by caramelizing the sugars inside them. This intensifies their flavor, adding depth and complexity to dishes.

Is avocado oil good for you?

Avocado oil is incredibly good for you. It's full of heart healthy fat and has a high smoke point, so heat won't alter its health benefits.

Can I make this salsa less watery?

Absolutely. If you prefer thicker salsa, use Roma tomatoes. These tomatoes are meatier with less water, leading to a thicker salsa.