Charred Tomato Salsa

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Ingredients

• 1 pound (4 medium) plum tomatoes
• 2 jalapeño peppers
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 white onion, cut into 4 wedges
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon agave
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Tortilla chips, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Working in batches, sear the plum tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic and onion until charred all over, 5 minutes for the tomatoes and garlic, and 8 minutes for the jalapeños and onion.

2. Transfer all the charred vegetables to the bowl of a food processor and let cool completely. Add the cilantro, lime juice and agave, then pulse until a chunky purée forms. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl. Serve with tortilla chips.