100% Vegetarian
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The Only Salsa You Need

The Only Salsa You Need is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat broiler.

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The Only Salsa You Need
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Prep Time 16 mins
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Cook Time 36 mins
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Total Time 52 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~340 kcal
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Difficulty Expert
Difficulty Levels Guide
  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Ingredients Required

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8 Items
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 12 Steps
01

Heat broiler.

02

Place tomatoes cut side down on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.

03

Fit onion, chiles, and garlic around tomatoes so everything is snug but not overlapping.

04

Broil, turning onion and chiles once, until lightly charred, about 6 minutes for chiles and garlic and 15–18 minutes for tomatoes and onion.

05

Peel garlic and place in a food processor along with half of the tomatoes.

06

Pulse until very smooth.

07

Add remaining tomatoes and pulse until tomatoes are mostly broken up but mixture still has some texture.

08

Transfer to a medium bowl.

09

Finely chop onion and chiles and mix into purée; season with salt.

10

Stir in lime juice and cilantro.

11

Season salsa with more salt if needed.

12

Serve with chips.

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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