Easy Roasted Salsa

Easy Roasted Salsa


1. Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the stem part. Put into a large mixing bowl.

2. Cut the stems off the end of the jalapeno chilies and add them whole to the mixing bowl.

3. Cut one onion into thin wedges, and add to the bowl.

4. Separate the garlic cloves but leave the papers on and add the cloves to the mixing bowl.

5. Add 5 Table. olive oil to the mixing bowl and stir to blend, making sure that the oil is well distributed.

6. Put the vegetable mixture on a cookie sheet with sides and bake in a 450 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring about every 7 minutes until some of the vegetables have browned a bit.

7. Remove from oven and let cool.

8. Remove the garlic from the baking sheet, take off the outside papers and place the garlic in a food processor. Add the other vegetables to the food processor.

9. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 cup water and 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons salt. Pulse until you have reached the consistency that you desire.

10. Let sit for at least one hour before serving. Better the second day.

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