Roasted tomato salsa

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsRoma tomatoes
6To 8 garlic cloves, peeled
1To 2 jalapeno chiles,
Stemmed, seeded if desired
½Yellow onion, peeled
1cupWater
1teaspoonSalt
pinchFreshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the broiler. Place the tomatoes, garlic, chiles and onion on a baking tray. Tuck garlic under other vegetables to avoid blackening.

Broil, turning frequently, until well charred, 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Transfer the roasted ingredients to a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Puree with the water until smooth. Season with the salt and pepper and serve. Store in the refrigerator 3 to 5 days or in the freezer for weeks.

Yield: 2½ cups

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