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This versatile condiment adds a fresh kick to tacos, grilled meats, and chips.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 Roma tomatoes","name":"Tomato","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"Roma variety preferred","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 white onion","name":"Onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"half","notes":"white","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 garlic cloves, unpeeled","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"cloves","notes":"leave skins on for roasting","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 jalapeño or serrano pepper","name":"Jalapeño Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"serrano for extra heat","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 cup fresh cilantro","name":"Cilantro","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh","notes":"leaves and tender stems","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tablespoon lime juice","name":"Lime juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"freshly squeezed","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the tomatoes, onion slice, and jalapeño on a baking sheet or in a dry cast-iron skillet. Roast at 400°F (204°C) or over medium-high heat until the skins are charred and blackened in spots.","group":"Prep","title":"Place the tomatoes, onion slice, and jalapeño","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the garlic cloves to the pan during the last 5 minutes of roasting, as they burn easily. Once charred and soft, remove everything from the heat.","group":"Prep","title":"Add the garlic cloves","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Peel the skins off the garlic. Remove the stem from the jalapeño (and seeds if less heat is desired).","group":"Processing","title":"Peel the skins off the garlic","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Processing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and pepper into a blender or food processor. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt.","group":"Processing","title":"Place the roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Processing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pulse until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice if needed. Serve at room temperature or chilled.","group":"Finishing","title":"Pulse until the desired consistency is reached","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Roasting the vegetables until they are charred is the secret to a deep, smoky flavor. For a smoother texture, blend for longer; for a rustic salsa, pulse briefly.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["roast"],"equipment":["Blender or food processor","Cast-iron skillet or baking sheet"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","low_carb","gluten_free","dairy_free","paleo"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"cup","note":"Makes approximately 350-400ml"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Salsa tastes better after sitting for an hour. Can be made 2 days in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold or at room temperature; reheating is not recommended."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsalsa_roja_d7c501554b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bea17d72-ff93-4800-bf7a-ff6af255c142","imageAlt":"Salsa Roja — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","condiment","healthy","low calorie","fresh"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Salsa Roja","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:39:25.107Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:39:25.107Z","related":[{"id":"guacamole_02c4aeff87","slug":"fresh-guacamole","title":"Fresh Guacamole","description":"A creamy, zesty, and authentic Mexican-style dip made with ripe avocados, fresh cilantro, and a touch of lime juice. 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