Homemade Red Salsa (Salsa Roja)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

6 Roma tomatoes
1/2 medium white onion, cut into two wedges
1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, stemmed
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon avocado oil
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions:

Heat a skillet to medium heat. Add the whole tomatoes, onion wedges, garlic and jalapeno and cook until the tomatoes and jalapeno are browned and blistered and the onion is charred and soft. Rotate the vegetables as they brown on each side, removing them from the pan as they are ready. The entire process should take 15 to 20 minutes.

Place in a blender and add the charred tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, avocado oil, and salt. Blend until smooth. Add the cilantro and pulse until combined. Season to taste.