Mesquite Roasted Salsa Recipe

Name: Mesquite Roasted Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes (more if you use roma); 2 habanero peppers; 2 jalapenos; 1/4 red bell pepper; 5 garlic cloves; 1/4 bunch cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/3 teaspoon oregano; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

3 tomatoes (more if you use roma)
2 habanero peppers
2 jalapenos
1/4 red bell pepper
5 garlic cloves
1/4 bunch cilantro
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/3 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

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1) soak Mesquite chips in water for 10 to 15 minutes.
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2) quarter up tomatoes
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3) place them in container for chips, and place on one side of grill.
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4) start up the grill til it is warmed up.
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5) then bring the tomatoes, peppers, and garlic to the grill, place them on the opposite side of the chips and close the lid.
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6) in about 10 minute or so flip the food and let sit for another 10 minute Let it cook til there are grill marks.
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7) cut up cilantro and place in blender.
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8) place tomatoes in blender( cut them smaller for finer salsa) also leave some out til the end of the blend.
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9) crush garlic and place in there
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10) chop peppers and place in blender( remove seeds for less heat).
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11) add in seasonings, vinegar, lime, and olive oil.
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12) puree til you reach your desired chunky level ( add in the left out tomatoes if you did that) and set blender to chop.
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13) (Optional) place in a pot on the stove and cook on med heat, it seems to blend the flavors quicker. Put in a container and enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tomatoes (more if you use roma), 2 habanero peppers, 2 jalapenos, 1/4 red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Mesquite Roasted Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mesquite Roasted Salsa

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