Mesquite Roasted Salsa
- 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
- 1) soak Mesquite chips in water for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2) quarter up tomatoes
- 3) place them in container for chips, and place on one side of grill.
- 4) start up the grill til it is warmed up.
- 5) then bring the tomatoes, peppers, and garlic to the grill, place them on the opposite side of the chips and close the lid.
- 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.
- 7) cut up cilantro and place in blender.
- 8) place tomatoes in blender( cut them smaller for finer salsa) also leave some out til the end of the blend.
- 9) crush garlic and place in there
- 10) chop peppers and place in blender( remove seeds for less heat).
- 11) add in seasonings, vinegar, lime, and olive oil.
- 12) puree til you reach your desired chunky level ( add in the left out tomatoes if you did that) and set blender to chop.
- 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!
tomatoes, peppers, jalapenos, red bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, chipotle powder, salt, cumin, oregano, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mesquite-roasted-salsa-364467 (may not work)