Cooked Red Salsa

Transform your taco nights with this bold and smoky Cooked Red Salsa, a versatile homemade dip that's bursting with authentic Mexican flavors! Featuring roasted Roma tomatoes, charred garlic, jalapeño, and onion, this salsa gets its rich depth of flavor from a quick skillet charring, while fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice add a vibrant, citrusy finish. Perfectly customizable, you can blend it smooth or keep it chunky to suit your texture preference. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy salsa recipe pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, grilled meats, or as a tangy topping for tacos and quesadillas. It's a must-have addition to your repertoire of crowd-pleasing Mexican recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 pieces white onion
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 piece jalapeño pepper
• 0.25 cups cilantro
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Place the Roma tomatoes, halved onion, garlic cloves, and jalapeño in the skillet. Cook them for 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred on all sides and softened.

Step 3

Remove the ingredients from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly for a few minutes.

Step 4

Peel the skin off the garlic and, if desired, remove the seeds from the jalapeño for a milder salsa.

Step 5

Transfer the charred tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeño to a blender or food processor.

Step 6

Add the cilantro, salt, and lime juice to the blender.

Step 7

Pulse the blender a few times to create your desired salsa texture. You can blend it smooth or leave it slightly chunky, depending on your preference.

Step 8

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the salsa to a bowl and let it cool completely before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(522g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	237.2

Total Fat 15.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2385.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 4.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 73.0mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 1112.7mg	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: 53.1%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 40.4%