Roasted Red Pepper Salsa
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 red bell peppers large in size
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ red onion large in size
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Roast the red peppers and jalapeno by carefully placing them over an open flame of a grill or gas stove, using a pair of long, metal tongs. Turn the peppers frequently until the skins blacken and blister on all sides. Remove to a waiting plate or sheet pan to cool until they’re easy to handle.3 red bell peppers, 1 jalapeño pepper
- Once the peppers have cooled, carefully remove the blackened skins, the tops, seeds, and membranes. Cut the bell peppers into large pieces and set aside.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender, and pulse until the desired consistency is reached.2 roma tomatoes, 1 garlic clove, ¼ red onion, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons avocado oil, salt
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients listed in the recipe card and a serving size of about 1/4-cup of red pepper salsa. Actual calories will vary.
- Depending on how much liquid is in the peppers and tomatoes, this salsa can be thin. To reduce the amount of liquid try one of these. Pour the salsa through a mesh strainer, scoop out the centers of the tomatoes before blending, reduce the amount of lime juice (may change the flavor slightly), or don’t blend to small pieces.
- The jalapeno can add a significant amount of heat. If you’re sensitive to spicy foods, consider reducing the amount of the jalapeno used, omitting the jalapeno, or substituting it with a milder pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Red Pepper Salsa
Serving Size
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
49
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
0.4
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Sodium
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
146
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
1547
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
63
mg
76
%
Calcium
7
mg
1
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
