Roasted Poblano and Caper Salsa

A vibrant Mexican-inspired salsa combining smoky roasted poblano peppers with crispy capers, fresh lemon, and aromatic cumin seeds in olive oil. Perfect as a condiment or dip.

4 servings
23 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole poblano chile, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
  • cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 whole lemon, sliced into thin rounds seeds removed
  • ¼ whole small onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat broiler. Broil 1 poblano chile on a broiler-proof baking sheet, turning occasionally, until blackened in spots and blistered all over, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop chile; place in a small bowl.

    17 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in a small skillet over medium and cook 1 tablespoon capers and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, stirring, until mixture is fragrant and capers are crisp, about 30 seconds.

    1 min

  3. 3.

    Remove peel and white pith from 1 lemon; slice into thin rounds and remove seeds. Add to bowl with chile along with 1/4 small onion, finely chopped, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and caper mixture; season with salt and pepper.

    5 min