Best 12 Roasted Pepper And Basil Salsa Recipes

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Roasted pepper and basil salsa is a vibrant, flavorful condiment that adds a fresh, zesty touch to a variety of dishes. Made with roasted bell peppers, fresh basil, and a blend of spices, this versatile salsa is perfect for livening up tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and grilled meats. With its smoky, slightly sweet flavor profile, roasted pepper and basil salsa is also an excellent dip for chips, crackers, and vegetables. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a casual get-together, or simply adding some excitement to your weeknight dinner, this salsa is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH BASIL



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Roasting peppers yields a sweet, smoky flavor, and a silky texture. Mix in some fresh basil, and you have a titillating treat! It's absolutely delicious, plus it contains less than one gram of fat and zero cholesterol. -Tammy Landry, Saucier, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper
9 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 6-8 minutes. With tongs, rotate a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred pepper skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/4-in. strips; place in a bowl. Add basil and garlic; toss to coat. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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I created this colorful salad for a 4-H project and took it all the way to the state competition, where I won first place! I'd love to have my own Italian restaurant someday.-Seth Murdoch, Red Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 each large sweet yellow, red and green peppers
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon each minced fresh oregano, rosemary, basil and parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
5 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin strips; place in a large bowl. Add onion., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper and salt; pour over pepper mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Before serving, allow peppers to come to room temperature. Place on a serving plate; top with tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

ROASTED BELL PEPPER SALSA



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Sweet, tangy, and delicious roasted salsa. I love to eat this with chops or as a side to Mexican dishes.

Provided by TJ Lombard

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 green bell pepper, seeded and halved
1 red bell pepper, seeded and halved
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and halved
1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
⅓ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Place bell peppers on a broiler pan, cut-side-down. Brush with canola oil.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until charred, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 5 minutes. Peel off and discard skin and chop peppers.
  • Combine chopped peppers, Roma tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and lime juice in a blender. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate salsa at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

ROASTED SALSA



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The charred tomatoes and peppers add a nice flavor to this salsa.

Provided by ChrisP

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 15

olive oil cooking spray
7 roma tomatoes, halved and cored, or more to taste
2 Anaheim chile peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 jalapeno peppers
1 poblano chile pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 onions, quartered
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar, or more to taste
¾ teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
¾ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
½ teaspoon celery salt, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a roasting pan or baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Arrange tomatoes, cut-side down, in the roasting pan; add Anaheim chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, and poblano peppers, all skin-side up. Add onions and garlic to roasting pan. Spray the vegetable mixture with cooking spray.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tomato and chile pepper skins are blistered and charred, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 10 to 15 minutes, keeping skins on tomatoes and chile peppers.
  • Blend tomato-chile pepper mixture, lime juice, cilantro, cider vinegar, oregano, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and celery salt in a food processor using quick pulses until desired consistency is reached. Refrigerate salsa in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 70.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

ROASTED FRESH PEPPER SALSA



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This brightly colored salsa is highlighted by the peppers, radishes and red onions

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 to 4 fresh jalapenos, different colors if possible
2 fresh Anaheim, Yellow Wax, or guero peppers
2 bell peppers; 1 red and 1 yellow or orange
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice to yield 1/2 cup
3 radishes, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, plus extra for garnish
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Roast jalapenos, Anaheim, and bell peppers over gas flame, or under broiler, until blackened all over, turning as needed. Transfer to large bowl, cover tightly with plastic, and let steam until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Reserve liquid collected in bowl. Cut jalapenos into half-inch pieces, Anaheims and bells into one-inch pieces. Transfer peppers and any reserved juices to small bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to peppers; combine. Garnish with reserved cilantro. Will keep, covered, in refrigerator, 4 to 6 hours.

ROASTED THREE PEPPER SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, cored, seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, roasted, peeled, cored, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, roasted, peeled, scored, seeded and chopped
1 stalk celery, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH BASIL



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Halve, stem and seed 2 red and 2 yellow bell peppers. Broil, cut-side down, until blackened, 5 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover and cool; peel and cut into pieces. Saute sliced garlic in olive oil; drizzle the oil over the peppers. Top with basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 149 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 4 grams

ROASTED TOMATO AND BELL PEPPER SALSA



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Garlic     Onion     Pepper     Tomato     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 plum tomatoes (1 1/4 lb)
1 red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise and stemmed
1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 garlic cloves, left unpeeled
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Toss tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic with oil in a shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan and broil about 4 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Peel garlic and purée in a blender with roasted vegetables, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt until smooth.

ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO SALSA



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Roasted red peppers and cider vinegar are a few of the ingredients that make this salsa tasty and unique.

Provided by flume027

Categories     Peppers

Time 17m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or 1 (15 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, minced (omit for mild salsa)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons cider or 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes and chopped red peppers in a mixing bowl.
  • In a small skilled, cook garlic, cilantro and jalapeno pepper in olive oil on med-low heat until garlic is soft and aromatic (should take only a few minutes).
  • Stir into tomato mixture with vinegar and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 1225.3, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.6

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH GARLIC AND BASIL



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These colorful peppers are great on sandwiches, in pasta dishes, or as part of an antipasto platter. The recipe can easily be doubled, and the peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
Few sprigs of basil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heat. Cut peppers in half through the stem; discard stems, ribs, and seeds. Place peppers cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast peppers under the broiler until skins are charred, rotating baking sheet occasionally to cook evenly, about 10 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let steam until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
  • Using a paper towel, rub peppers to remove blackened skin, and discard. Cut peppers into strips, and place in a clean bowl. Pour over strips any accumulated juice from other bowl. Add oil, vinegar, garlic, and basil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED PEPPER BISQUE WITH SALSA



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
2 red and 6 yellow bell peppers, roasted (see recipe) and cut into large pieces
6 yellow bell peppers
8 medium onions, peeled and chopped
2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
6 tablespoons plain, nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 small zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/8-inch cubes
12 large shrimp, cooked, shelled and finely diced
2 tablespoons minced scallion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To make the soup, heat the oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the peppers, onions and 1/2 cup broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Cover and cook for 20 minutes longer.
  • Scrape the mixture into a food processor and process until smooth. Add the remaining broth, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper and process until combined.
  • Meanwhile, to make the salsa, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the zucchini on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Place in a bowl and let cool. Toss in the remaining ingredients. Place the soup in a saucepan over low heat just until hot. Ladle the soup among 4 bowls. Top with a mound of the salsa and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 288, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1491 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED PEPPER AND BASIL SALSA



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Make and share this Roasted Pepper and Basil Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 red bell peppers
2 cloves garlic, peeled,finely chopped
10 basil leaves, torn or cut into a chiffonade
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler or prepare grill to high heat.
  • Roast peppers under broiler or on grill, turning frequently until charred on all sides.
  • Remove and place peppers in bowl, then cover them for 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove and discard charred skin, then core and seed peppers.
  • Cut them into fine dice.
  • In medium bowl, combine peppers, garlic, basil, vinegar and oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.2, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 18.3, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 8, Sugar 15.1, Protein 4.7

Tips for Making the Best Roasted Pepper and Basil Salsa

  • Choose the right peppers: For the best flavor, use ripe, flavorful peppers. Bell peppers, poblano peppers, and Anaheim peppers are all good choices.
  • Roast the peppers properly: Roasting the peppers brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. Roast the peppers until they are slightly charred and softened.
  • Remove the pepper skins: Once the peppers are roasted, remove the skins. This can be done by peeling the skins off with your fingers or by running the peppers under cold water and then peeling them off.
  • Use fresh basil: Fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the salsa. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Don't over-chop the ingredients: A chunky salsa has a better texture and flavor than a finely chopped salsa. Chop the ingredients into small pieces, but not so small that they lose their shape.
  • Add a little heat: If you like spicy salsa, add a jalapeño pepper or two to the mix. You can also add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Let the salsa rest before serving: This allows the flavors to meld together and develop. Letting the salsa rest for at least 30 minutes before serving is also makes the salsa easier to scoop up with tortilla chips.

Conclusion

Roasted pepper and basil salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for dipping tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, and grilled meats. It can also be used as a topping for pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. With its smoky, sweet, and herbaceous flavor, roasted pepper and basil salsa is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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