Roasted Tomato and Habanero Sauce

Transform your culinary creations with this smoky, spicy, and flavor-packed Roasted Tomato and Habanero Sauce! Bursting with the bold heat of habanero peppers and the rich sweetness of roasted Roma tomatoes, this versatile sauce is elevated with caramelized garlic, roasted onion, and a refreshing hint of fresh cilantro and lime juice. Perfect as a dipping sauce, taco topping, or marinade, it’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious. The roasting process enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients, creating a balanced and satisfying sauce that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Try this bold and zesty recipe to add heat and depth to your favorite meals! Keywords: roasted tomato sauce, habanero sauce, spicy salsa recipe, homemade sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 whole Roma tomatoes
• 2 whole Habanero peppers
• 3 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Cut the Roma tomatoes in half and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and place them on the baking sheet alongside the tomatoes.

Step 4

Slice the habanero peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds if you prefer a milder sauce. Add them to the baking sheet.

Step 5

Peel and slice the yellow onion into thick wedges and place on the baking sheet.

Step 6

Drizzle the olive oil over all the ingredients on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 7

Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and slightly charred, and the other ingredients are lightly browned.

Step 8

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the vegetables cool slightly.

Step 9

In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted tomatoes, garlic, habaneros, onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, remaining salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 10

Blend the mixture until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 11

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or jar. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(624.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	392.8

Total Fat 29.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2391.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 5.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 99.1mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1251.7mg	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: 63.2%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 31.6%