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Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

(recipe, Keri Fisher)

Introduction

Wait until your local tomatoes are at their peak, then make this punchy salsa.

Ingredients

1. 4 medium tomatoes (about 1½ pounds), cored and quartered
2. 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and cut into large pieces
3. 2 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
4. 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
5. 4 medium cloves garlic
6. 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
7. ¼ cup fresh cilantro
8. 2 Tbsp. olive oil
9. Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Set the oven to 500 degrees and position a rack in the center. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, both kinds of pepper, onion, garlic, and vegetable oil. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and cook 15 minutes or until soft. Set oven to broil and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until edges begin to blacken. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. When cool, transfer roasted vegetables to a food processor; add cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and pulse 4 to 6 times, or until coarsely chopped. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Note

Need more ideas for summer's bounty? Read Keri Fisher's article on the seasonal harvest.