Roasted Taco Salsa

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Roasted Taco Salsa

Chef Leah Burback
Roasted fresh veggies come together in a simple recipe to pair with the best tacos, corn tortilla chips, and much more. See notes to adjust heat level and check out our demo video!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer, condiment, garnish, sauce, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Latin American, Mexican
Servings 1 pint

Equipment

  • grill, oven or comal (cast iron roasting pan)

Ingredients
  

  • Oil as needed
  • 2 medium tomatoes roma, san marzano, or thick fleshed heirlooms
  • 2 Serrano chiles see notes for spice level adjustments
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 medium tomatillos
  • 1/2 tblsp ground cumin
  • 3 sprigs fresh cilantro substitute thyme or oregano if preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Char roast tomatoes, chiles, onion quartered and husked tomatillos
  • Blend together with comin, cilantro, garlic and salt to taste.

Notes

Try this on the grill in the summer.
Add lime or thyme/oregano for flavor.
Substitute a green or red bell pepper for a milder/sweeter version. Substitute a habanero for medium plus heat. Try a combination for more depth of flavor.
Pair with your favorite tortilla chips and guacamole!
Keyword appetizer, burrito, cilantro, dips for chips, fresh herbs, fresh salsa, medium, mild, nacho, pasta sauce, peppers, salsa, spicy, taco, tomatillo, tomato, topping