Roasted Poblano Cilantro Salsa

This salsa is a wonderful alternative to your classic tomato salsa. There is something great that happens when you combine roasted poblano with cilantro.

This salsa is great on tortilla chips, or on top of any Mexican dish and I even love it on buttered toast! Mexican spreads are my favorite for entertaining guests, because you can prepare everything in advance. So when your guests arrive, you can hang out with them instead of slaving away in the kitchen! My spread typically consists of a big pot of black beans, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, fire roasted salsa, this salsa, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced roasted poblanos, shredded cheese, corn tortillas, flour tortillas, some beer and Ang’s “Classic Lime Margarita“!

Recipe: Approx. 1 1/4 Cups

2 Poblano Peppers – roasted
1/2 White Onion
1 – 2 Jalapeno or Serrano Peppers
1 1/2 Cup Cilantro
2 Cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste

Instructions:

First Roast the poblanos.

Cut the onion in half and add it to a pot of water and bring to a boil, then drain and add to the food processor.

Cut off the stems and remove the seeds from the poblanos, jalapeno or serrano peppers and add them to the food processor.

Measure lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, sea salt, and garlic, then put everything in the food processor and blend until desired texture.

Health Benifits:

Poblano Peppers are extremely high in vitamin C; just one pepper has 95% of your daily value. They are great for your immune system; poblanos help reduce inflammation like in arthritis and asthma. They contain lycopene (a powerful antioxidant, giving many fruits and vegetables their color, especially tomatoes), which is great for the prevention of cancers in the bladder, prostate, cervix and pancreas. They are also helpful with increasing oxygen so the body can burn more calories 20 minutes after eating peppers.

Cilantro is an immune-booster that helps detoxify the body by loosening them from the tissue, binding to and pulling out toxins and heavy metals. It helps promote a healthy liver function and is an overall digestive aid. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory that may help symptoms of arthritis and joint pain. It also helps with insulin secretion and lowers blood sugar. It is rich in antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins (one of the richest herbal sources for vitamin K), and dietary fiber.