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Roasted Tomato Salsa [Immersion Blender]

Salsa has never been easier! Simply roast your ingredients, throw them in a jar and immersion blend them.
FPA-Roasted-Tomato-Salsa

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Keto Friendly , Low Calorie , Mediterranean , Vegan , Vegetarian

Yield:

6.5 servings (645 g)

Total Time:

40 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

6.5 servings (645 g)

Total Time:

40 Minutes 30 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

This is for the Immersion Blender only

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Ingredients

  • 13 Tablespoon (725 g) roma tomatoes
  • ½ Tablespoon (70 g) medium red onion, peeled, cut into large chunks
  • 1 Tablespoon (20 g) jalapeño, stemmed, halved
  • ½ Tablespoon (15 g) fresh cilantro leaves, stemmed
  • 2 Tablespoon peeled, halved
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place all ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and toss to coat with olive oil and salt. Spread evenly onto the prepared sheet pan.
  2. Place sheet pan into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Remove and cool slightly.
  3. Place the roasted mixture into an appropriately sized container, preferably a 4-6 cup mason jar.
  4. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the ingredients as possible. Select Variable speed 3. Start the immersion blender and move around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for 30 seconds. Increase the Variable speed to create a smoother texture if desired.

Chef's Notes

For a deeper flavor, try charring your tomatoes, onions and jalapeno on the grill. Omit the olive oil and char all ingredients together.

Ingredients

  • 13 (725 g) roma tomatoes, halved
  • ½ medium (70 g) red onion, peeled, cut into large chunks
  • 1 (20 g) jalapeño, stemmed, halved
  • ½ bunch (15 g) fresh cilantro leaves, stemmed
  • 2 limes, peeled, halved
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, optional
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).  Place all ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and toss to coat with olive oil and salt. Spread evenly onto the prepared sheet pan.
  2. Place in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Place ingredients in the Vitamix Immersion Blending Jar or appropriately sized container.
  4. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the ingredients as possible.
  5. Select Variable 3, start the blender.  Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 30 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved.  Increasing the Variable speed creates a smoother texture. Cool or serve slightly warm.

Chef's Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, skip the oil and roasting. Instead, char your tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno on the grill.