Adela's Salsa

Experience the vibrant flavors of homemade Mexican cuisine with Adela's Salsa, a charred and zesty creation that will elevate any dish. This roasted salsa recipe combines the smoky depth of blistered Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and garlic with the fresh brightness of cilantro and lime juice. With just 20 minutes total of prep and cook time, this versatile and easy-to-make salsa is perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or as a dip for tortilla chips. Adjust the spice level to your liking by keeping or removing the jalapeño seeds, and enjoy a blend of rustic authenticity and bold flavor in every bite. Whether you're hosting a party or spicing up a weeknight dinner, Adela's Salsa will quickly become a crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 whole Roma tomatoes
• 2 whole Jalapeño peppers
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 0.5 medium White onion
• 0.5 cup (loosely packed) Cilantro
• 1 whole Lime
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by preheating a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Place the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and unpeeled garlic cloves on the hot skillet. Roast them for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes and peppers develop a charred, blistered exterior and the garlic softens.

Step 3

Set aside the roasted ingredients to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, peel the garlic cloves and remove the stems from the jalapeños. If you want a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the jalapeños as well.

Step 4

Roughly chop the white onion and set it aside.

Step 5

In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, peeled garlic cloves, chopped onion, and cilantro leaves.

Step 6

Add the juice of one lime, the teaspoon of salt, and a teaspoon of olive oil to the blender.

Step 7

Pulse the mixture to your desired consistency. For a chunky salsa, pulse a few times and check. For a smoother salsa, blend longer.

Step 8

Taste the salsa and adjust the salt or lime juice as needed to suit your preference.

Step 9

Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(556g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	246.6

Total Fat 15.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2387.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 13.6g
Protein 4.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 89.7mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 1165.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 43.1%