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Roasted Tomato-And-Bell Pepper Salsa

Courses: Sauces
Serves: 3 people

Recipe Ingredients

3   Tomatoes - (1-1/2 pounds) (large)
3   Green bell peppers - (1-1/2 pounds) (large)
1/4 cup 10g / 0.4ozChopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon 15mlFresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon 15mlExtra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon 5mlGround cumin
1 teaspoon 5mlGrated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
1   Ground red pepper

Recipe Instructions

Cut tomatoes in half crosswise; push seeds out of middle section with thumbs. Place tomato halves, skin side up, on a broiler rack, and place rack on a broiler pan. Broil 3 inches from heat 10 minutes or until blackened and charred. Let stand for 10 minutes; remove and discard skins. Chop and set aside.

Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, and discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with palm of hand. Broil 3 inches from heat 12 minutes or until blackened and charred. Place in a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag, and seal; let stand for 15 minutes. Peel and discard skins. Chop and set aside.

Combine parsley and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl, and stir well. Add tomato and pepper, and stir well. Serve with pita or tortilla chips.

Yield: 3 cups (serving size: 1/2 cup).

Source:
Cooking Light, June 1994, page 70

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