Description
A spicy and smoky salsa made with charred jalapeños, perfect for dipping or topping your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large jalapeños
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup white onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place jalapeños on the grill and char on all sides until blackened.
- Remove jalapeños and let cool slightly.
- Remove stems and seeds (leave some seeds for extra heat).
- Blend jalapeños with garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin until smooth.
- Drizzle in olive oil while blending.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños.
- Adjust heat by adding or removing seeds.
- Best served fresh but keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling/Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
