ROASTED TOMATO AND CHIPOTLE SALSA

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The silky texture of this pureed sauce belies the kick of its chipotle and cascabel peppers, which are similar in heat to cayenne.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 dried chipotle peppers (see the Guide)
2 dried cascabel peppers (see the Guide)
2 cups boiling-hot water
4 medium tomatoes, halved
1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
1 cup soybean oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Put peppers into the hot water; cover, and let stand until soft, about 15 minutes. Discard stems.
  • Put tomatoes onto a baking sheet. Broil tomatoes, turning once, until blackened, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Puree peppers, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro in a food processor until smooth. With machine running, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream. Season with salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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