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Roasted Green Tomato Salsa Verde: A Zesty Homemade Dip

Close-up of thick, chunky green tomato salsa with visible chili flakes served in a small white bowl.
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Use your garden’s surplus green tomatoes to make this roasted green tomato salsa. Roasting deepens the flavor, resulting in a tangy, smoky salsa verde perfect for chips or tacos.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs green tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 2 jalapeño peppers (or more, to taste)
  • 3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup water (optional, for thinning)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Place the halved green tomatoes, onion quarters, jalapeño peppers, and unpeeled garlic cloves on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the vegetables halfway through. The tomatoes should be softened and slightly charred.
  4. Remove the garlic from the oven and peel the skins off the cloves. Remove the stems from the jalapeños; if you prefer less heat, remove the seeds and membranes.
  5. Transfer the roasted tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, peeled garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin to a food processor or blender.
  6. Pulse the mixture until you reach your desired consistency. For a chunky green tomato dip, pulse briefly. For a smoother salsa verde substitute, process longer.
  7. If the salsa is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach the right texture.
  8. Taste the salsa and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
  9. Serve the fresh green tomato salsa immediately, or chill for later use.

Notes

  • For canning green tomato salsa, process filled, hot jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes for half-pints or 20 minutes for pints, ensuring a safe seal for long-term food storage.
  • If you skip roasting, you can use all fresh ingredients for a brighter, sharper flavor similar to a raw salsa verde.
  • This recipe makes a great guacamole alternative salsa for topping grilled meats.

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