Tomatoes contain lycopene which is an antioxidant protective against cancer. Lycopene is better absorbed after it is cooked and this cooked salsa tastes amazing over everything.
Roast Tomato Salsa
- 5-6 organic, ripe tomatoes
- 1-4 jalapeños depending on your taste for heat
- 1 organic onion red, white, or yellow
- 1-2 cloves garlic depending on size
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Place the tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic in a cast iron pan or directly over a gas flame
- Cook on med heat until skins are blistering on all sides
- Transfer everything cooked to a blender or food processor
- Blend until your desired consistency
- Add in cilantro and blitz a few times to chop up greens, but not puree them
- Add 1/4 tsp sea salt and taste test, add more if necessary