Roasted Tomato Salsa (Salsa Asada)
Level: Easy
Yield: Approximately 2 cups
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 23, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Carbohydrates 5 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 194 mg
Total Time: 15 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes, cored
- 1 serrano chile, stem removed
- 1 small shallot, peeled
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium canned)
- A small handful of fresh cilantro sprigs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a medium-sized heavy griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the whole tomatoes, serrano chile, and shallot on the dry pan and roast, turning often, until each side is golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables and chile into a food processor. Add the chicken broth and cilantro, then pulse until mostly smooth but still with some texture, or blend to your preferred consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve right away or allow to cool to room temperature and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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