on May 05, 2022, Updated Apr 29, 2024
Why You’ll Love Roasted Tomato Salsa
I know you will love this Roasted Tomato Salsa because the flavors absolutely can’t be beat. Slow-roasting the tomatoes, peppers and 🧄 garlic results in a deeper, richer flavor that has a hint of a smokiness and caramelization that balances the sweetness perfectly. I love a little spice from the jalapeno, but you can totally replace them with 🫑 bell peppers if you don’t want the kick. I’m telling you, you will never go back to store-bought salsa again!
How to Prepare Roasted Tomato Salsa
🔥 Preheat the oven to 425F (220C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🔪 Using a sharp knife, halve 6 tomatoes, 3 banana peppers and 2 jalapenos then thinly slice half a red onion. 🧂 Now, add all the vegetables to the baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and then drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil. 🍅 Give everything a massage and then arrange in the baking sheet with all the veggies in a single layer and the tomatoes cut side down. 🧄 Next, cut the top of a whole garlic bulb to expose the garlic, and place it on a little piece of parchment paper. Now, add a touch of olive oil on top, wrap it up and then place it on the baking sheet. ⏲️ Bake everything together at 425F (220C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until roasted. ❄️ Remove the tray from the oven and unwrap the garlic bulb and cool everything slightly. 👩🍳 Next, squeeze the garlic out of the shells directly into a food processor or blender. 🌿 Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and then add a handful of parsley or cilantro and a pinch of salt if needed. 🌀 Pulse until your desired consistency and enjoy with tortilla chips!
Variations and Substitutions for Roasted Tomato Salsa
Best Served With
This salsa is also incredible blended into a smooth sauce and tossed with 🍝 cooked pasta. This Roasted Tomato Salsa is delicious served with poached or fried 🥚 eggs for breakfast, shakshuka-inspired. This salsa makes a flavorful topping for 🌮 tacos or burritos or poured on top of enchiladas.
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