My mother-in-law loves Tex-Mex but has an onion allergy. After several attempts, I invented an authentic tasting salsa that derives some of it's smokey flavor from the roasted pepper. I've taken to roasting the peppers in bulk so I can always have som
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 1 poblano pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 5 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
PREPARATION:
Preheat the broiler.
Place poblano pepper and garlic cloves on a medium baking sheet. Turning pepper frequently, broil at maximum distance from heat until browned, about 15 minutes.
In a food processor, place roasted pepper, roasted garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and lime juice. Process using pulse setting until an evenly chunky texture is obtained. Chill until serving.
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