The very best salsa recipe (easy, roasted, fresh)

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are lower in calories and can add sweetness, while banana peppers are often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley is a nutritious alternative, and green onions can be more budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven.

Prepare a stone baking sheet for roasting.

Cut out any weird spots, stems, and cores from the tomatoes.

Cut the tomatoes into big chunks and place them on the baking sheet.

Use 3 jalapeños, adjusting the amount based on desired heat level, and chop them.

Add chopped jalapeños to the baking sheet with the tomatoes.

Roast the tomatoes and jalapeños in the oven until they are slightly charred and softened.

Remove the roasted tomatoes and jalapeños from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Chop the roasted tomatoes and jalapeños into smaller pieces.

Combine the chopped roasted tomatoes and jalapeños in a mixing bowl.

Add chopped cilantro to the mixture.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the ingredients.

Season with salt to taste.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Let the salsa sit for a while to meld flavors before serving.

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