Spicy Salsa

Elevate your snacking game with this bold and vibrant Spicy Salsa recipe, a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and fiery flavors. Featuring the robust flavor of charred Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and red onion, this homemade salsa is rounded out with fragrant cilantro, fresh lime juice, and a touch of cumin for a flavor-packed dip that’s sure to impress. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe uses a quick skillet roasting technique to enhance the natural sweetness of the vegetables while adding a subtle smokiness. Whether paired with crispy tortilla chips, spooned onto tacos, or served as a zesty condiment for grilled meats, this chunky salsa will become your go-to for any occasion. Fresh, flavorful, and irresistibly spicy, it stores beautifully for make-ahead convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Roma tomatoes
• 2 medium jalapeño peppers
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup, loosely packed cilantro
• 1 medium lime
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare all the vegetables: core and quarter the Roma tomatoes, trim the stems from the jalapeños, peel and coarsely chop the red onion, and peel the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, and garlic cloves directly onto the hot surface, drizzling with the olive oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently, until the vegetables are slightly charred and softened.

Step 3

Transfer the charred vegetables to a cutting board and allow them to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop the jalapeños, removing seeds if you prefer a milder salsa.

Step 4

In a food processor or blender, add the tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, and garlic. Pulse a few times until the mixture is blended but still chunky.

Step 5

Add the cilantro, the juice of one lime, sea salt, and ground cumin to the food processor. Pulse a few more times to incorporate the ingredients evenly, adjusting the salt to taste.

Step 6

Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(445.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	241.9

Total Fat 15.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1186.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 4.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 96.2mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 920.7mg	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: 50.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 42.6%