Roasted Pepper and Cherry Tomato Salsa
Per ServingRoasted Pepper and Cherry Tomato Salsa |
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| Makes: 28 (3.5 cups total) | ||
| Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. | ||
| Calories | 10 | |
| Fat | 0 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 | g |
| Fiber | 0 | g |
| Sugars | 1 | g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg (without added salt) | |
| Protein | 0 | g |
- Makes: 28 (3.5 cups total)
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp.
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes (includes the cooling time for the peppers)
Ingredients
| 2 | med. | red peppers |
| 1 | med. | yellow pepper |
| 1/2 | cup | diced cherry tomatoes |
| 1/2 | jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced | |
| 1/2 | red onion, minced | |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced | |
| 2 | Tbsp. | red wine vinegar or fresh lime juice |
| 2 | Tbsp. | minced cilantro |
| 2 | tsp. | olive oil |
| 1 | tsp. | chili powder |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Directions
- Place the whole red and yellow peppers directly on an open stove flame. With long-handled tongs, keep turning the peppers until most of the skin has blackened. Place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to cool.
Alternative method 1: Cut the peppers in half, and remove the seeds and white membrane. Place the peppers, skin side up, under an oven broiler, about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source. Broil the peppers until they are blackened. Place the peppers in a bowl, and cool as above.
Alternative method 2: Cook the whole peppers on an outdoor charcoal or gas grill. Place the peppers directly on a grill rack that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Set the heat to medium high. Cover the grill. Using long-handled tongs, keep checking the peppers by turning them to make sure all sides have blackened. Cool as above. - Once the peppers have cooled enough that they can be handled, remove them from the bowl. Peel off the charred skin with your fingers, using a paper towel for assistance. Don't worry about removing every bit of skin.
- Discard the seeds and chop the peppers into a medium dice. Add them to a medium bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, cover, and let sit for about 1 hour.
