Roasted Habanero Salsa From Hell

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An intensely spicy, smoky roasted salsa with bright lime notes
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This fiery salsa is not for the faint of heart. Roasting the plum tomatoes brings out a deep, smoky sweetness that balances the explosive heat of the fresh habanero peppers. The addition of fresh lime juice and cilantro provides a necessary acidic lift and herbal freshness, cutting through the richness of the olive oil. It’s a vibrant, chunky condiment perfect for adding serious kick to tacos, grilled meats, or sturdy tortilla chips. Serve it at your next party for those who crave intense flavor, or keep a jar in the fridge for a quick, spicy boost to bland meals. Handle the peppers with extreme care, but the reward is a salsa with complex, lingering heat and robust texture.

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Roasted Habanero Salsa From Hell

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 473.9

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This fiery salsa is not for the faint of heart. Roasting the plum tomatoes brings out a deep, smoky sweetness that balances the explosive heat of the fresh habanero peppers. The addition of fresh lime juice and cilantro provides a necessary acidic lift and herbal freshness, cutting through the richness of the olive oil. It&# 226;€™s a vibrant, chunky condiment perfect for adding serious kick to tacos, grilled meats, or sturdy tortilla chips. Serve it at your next party for those who crave intense flavor, or keep a jar in the fridge for a quick, spicy boost to bland meals. Handle the peppers with extreme care, but the reward is a salsa with complex, lingering heat and robust texture.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 500ðF (260ðC).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic.
  3. Rub the tomato halves with the garlic-oil mixture.
  4. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  5. Roast tomatoes in the oven until they begin to take on serious color and char, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Remove tomatoes from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature.
  7. Once cooled, dice the roasted tomatoes.
  8. Meanwhile, grill habanero peppers over a medium-hot fire until slightly charred, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Remove peppers from the fire and mince them finely.
  10. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced peppers, 1/4 cup olive oil, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
  11. Mix well and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 473.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.1g74%
Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 15.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.7g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 7.8g
Protein 2.7g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: habanero, salsa, spicy, roasted, tomatoes, mexican, dip, vegan, hot, peppers, lime, cilantro, olive oil, smoky, fire, chili, grilled, condiment, heat, plum
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