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Smoky Roasted Green Tomato Salsa Verde – Best Easy Recipe

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This smoky roasted green tomato salsa verde is a crowd-pleasing party staple made with simple ingredients like green tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Roasting the vegetables adds a deep, campfire-like flavor that makes this salsa unforgettable.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds green tomatoes (about 4–5 medium), quartered
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 medium jalapeño peppers
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro (stems included)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash green tomatoes and cut into quarters. Cut onion into quarters and peel garlic cloves.
  3. Place tomato quarters, onion quarters, garlic cloves, and whole jalapeños on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tomatoes are soft with dark brown or black spots, onions are translucent at edges, garlic is golden and soft, and jalapeños are wrinkled and blistered. If needed, broil for 2-3 minutes for extra char.
  5. Let cool for about 5 minutes. Remove stems from jalapeños. For milder salsa, remove seeds and membranes; for more heat, leave them whole.
  6. Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender. Add cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt. Pulse a few times, then blend on low until desired consistency (10-15 seconds for chunky, 20-30 seconds for smooth). Taste and adjust salt and lime juice as needed.
  7. Pour salsa into a serving bowl. Let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.

Notes

For best flavor, use firm, unripe green tomatoes. Don’t skip the resting time—flavors meld and improve. If you over-char the vegetables, add a pinch of sugar to balance bitterness. For a chunkier texture, chop roasted vegetables by hand instead of blending. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; flavor improves overnight.

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Keywords: green tomato salsa, salsa verde, roasted salsa, smoky salsa, easy salsa recipe, party appetizer, vegan, gluten-free

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