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Roasted Tomato and Bell Pepper Salsa

3.5

(6)

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 30 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 1/4 cups

Ingredients

4 plum tomatoes (1 1/4 lb)
1 red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise and stemmed
1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 garlic cloves, left unpeeled
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 2

    Toss tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic with oil in a shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan and broil about 4 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Peel garlic and purée in a blender with roasted vegetables, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt until smooth.

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