Smoked Vegetable Salsa Recipe

Name: Smoked Vegetable Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 4 large fresh Anaheim chilies,* halved lengthwise, seeded; 1 large onion, quartered lengthwise; 1 large yellow bell pepper, quartered; 1 head of garlic, top 1/3 cut off, head left intact; 1/4 cup corn oil; 2 cups hickory-wood chips, soaked in water 1 hour, drained; 1 9-inch-diameter disposable aluminum foil pie pan; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
4 large fresh Anaheim chilies,* halved lengthwise, seeded
1 large onion, quartered lengthwise
1 large yellow bell pepper, quartered
1 head of garlic, top 1/3 cut off, head left intact
1/4 cup corn oil
2 cups hickory-wood chips, soaked in water 1 hour, drained
1 9-inch-diameter disposable aluminum foil pie pan
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
2
Add oil; toss gently to coat.
3
Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
4
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
5
Arrange hickory chips in foil pie pan; place directly atop coals.
6
Allow chips to begin smoking, about 10 minutes.
7
Grill vegetables until tender, turning frequently, about 10 minutes for tomatoes, 20 minutes for chilies, onion, and bell pepper, and 35 minutes for garlic.
8
Transfer vegetables to cutting board.
9
Cool.
10
Remove any loosened peel from tomatoes, chilies, and bell pepper.
11
Peel garlic.
12
Coarsely chop all vegetables; transfer to medium bowl.
13
Mix in cilantro and cayenne pepper.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
(Can be made 8 hours ahead.
16
Cover; chill.
17
Bring to room temperature before serving.)
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Also known as California chilies.
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Available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, 4 large fresh Anaheim chilies,* halved lengthwise, seeded, 1 large onion, quartered lengthwise, 1 large yellow bell pepper, quartered, and more.

Yes, Smoked Vegetable 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.

Smoked Vegetable Salsa

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