Roasted Corn Salsa Recipes

ROASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Place the top oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler. Turn the broiler on.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the corn, onion, tomatoes, poblano, jalapeno and garlic with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.Turn the tomato halves and peppers so that they are skin side up.
• Broil until the vegetables are charred well, about 12 to 15 minutes. Watch them carefully because the amount of heat that broilers give off can vary greatly.Let cool 10 minutes and then remove the skins from the poblano and jalapeno. If the tomato skins are black with char, remove them too.
• Cut the kernels from the corn cobs and place in a large bowl.
• Place the onions, poblano peppers, and jalapeno peppers in a food processor. Pulse 8 to 10 times. Transfer to bowl with the corn.
• Add the tomatoes, lime juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the food processor.Process until mostly smooth.Add to bowl with corn and stir to combine.
• Stir in cilantro. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

FIRE-ROASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Coat corn and jalapeno peppers with olive oil.
• Place corn and jalapenos on the preheated grill and cook, turning every 3 minutes, until corn is charred, about 15 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 5 minutes.
• Dice jalapenos and cut corn kernels from the cob. Add jalapenos and corn kernels to the bowl of tomato-onion mixture; stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Inspect corn on the cob and remove a few outer leaves and as much silk as possible without completely removing husk. Wash and place on baking sheet, partially covered with aluminum foil, and bake on the middle rack in a preheated 375º F oven for 45 to 55 minutes.
• Once corn is roasted, remove baking sheet and allow corn to cool. Peel ears, removing all silk. If desired, place ears over an open flame (grill or gas stove), turn often, until somewhat colored. Cool completely and cut kernels from ear. Corn should measure at least 2 ½ cups.
• Combine corn with chopped onion, tomato, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. Add olive oil and mix well. Add lime juice and cumin to taste; then stir in salt and ground pepper. Cover and chill, allowing flavor to blend for about 15 minutes, or more. This recipe may be made in advance but is best served the same day.
• Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamin C and fiber, and a good source of vitamin A.
• Credit: Recipe was developed for Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) by Chef Carmen I. Jones, CCP. This recipe meets PBH and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.
• Nutritional Information per Serving.
• Calories: 204.
• Carbohydrates: 31g.
• Total Fat: 6.6g.
• Cholesterol: 0mg.
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g.
• Dietary Fiber: 8g.
• % of Calories from Fat: 29%.
• Sodium: 88mg.
• Protein: 6g.

ROASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Peel back husks of corn but do not remove; only remove silk.
• Replace husks and tie with kitchen string.
• Place corn in a bowl and cover with water; soak for 20 minutes.
• Drain.
• Grill corn, covered, over medium-high heat for 20-25 minutes or until husks are blackened and corn is tender, turning several times.
• Cool.
• Remove corn from cobs and place in a bowl.
• Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, limejuice, peppers, salt and pepper.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

ROASTED CORN AND TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Peel back the corn husk, remove the silk, enclose the corn once again and grill the corn for 4-6 minutes over a hot flame. While the corn is roasting, add the tomatillos and red pepper to the grill and quickly char their exterior. Remove everything from the grill and allow to cool. When cool peel back the husk and, using a sharp knife, remove the corn kernels from the cob. Discard the cob. Cut the red pepper into a julienne and combine the corn, tomatillo, red pepper, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro in a bowl. To the bowl, add the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and allow to marinate for several hours before serving.;

ROASTED TOMATO AND CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Add the tomatoes, corn, poblano, onions and garlic cloves to the prepared baking sheet. Toss with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 15 minutes. Remove the garlic, flip the poblano and corn over and continue roasting for another 15 minutes, until charred and the tomatoes have softened and begun to split. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.
• Peel the garlic. Remove the skin and stem from the poblano (remove the seeds, too, for a milder salsa).
• Add the roasted tomatoes, poblano, onions and garlic to a food processor, along with the cilantro, jalapeno, coriander, cumin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until the mixture is evenly combined but still has some texture (similar to crushed canned tomatoes). Remove to a bowl.
• Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and stir into the salsa. Adjust the seasoning with salt and lime juice.
• Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate until ready to serve (see Cook's Note). Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with tortilla chips.

ROASTED CORN AND TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and set rack 4 inches below. If your broiler and oven are separate, also preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with foil.
• Place tomatoes and jalapeños on one of the baking sheets and set under broiler, about 4 inches from heat. Broil for about 6 minutes, until skins are charred and blackened in spots. Using tongs, flip over tomatoes and jalapeño and continue to broil for another 6 minutes. The tomatoes and chiles should be softened and cooked through as well as charred. Tip tomatoes and chiles, along with any juices in the pan, into a bowl and allow to cool.
• Place corn on baking sheet and set under the broiler. Broil until you hear the kernels beginning to pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Corn should be nicely browned on one side. Flip over and broil for 2 minutes, or until you hear popping, on the other side. Remove from heat, allow to cool, then cut kernels from cob and set aside.
• If using the same oven to roast the onions, turn heat down to 425 degrees. Break up onions into rings and place on baking sheet in a single layer. Add garlic and place in oven. Roast, stirring every 5 minutes, until onions have softened and are lightly browned and charred on edges and garlic is soft and browned in spots, about 15 minutes. If some of the smaller pieces of onion begin to char more quickly than others, remove them sooner.
• Stem jalapeños and place with onions and garlic in a food processor fitted with the bowl as necessary. Transfer to a large bowl.
• When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, core and discard skins (hold over bowl to catch juices). Place in food processor with juice and pulse to a coarse purée. Add to bowl with chopped onions, garlic and jalapeño. Add the vinegar, season generously with salt (Rick Bayless recommends a generous teaspoon), and stir in the cilantro and corn. If desired, thin out with water.

ROASTED-CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the corn kernels from the cobs. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Add one layer of kernels and dry roast, tossing continuously, until the corn is smoky and dark, about 5 minutes. Put the corn in a large bowl; repeat until all the corn is cooked.
• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the corn, then the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Season to taste with additional salt. Serve at room temperature. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days.

OVEN-ROASTED CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Slice corn off of cobs and toss with olive oil. Spread across a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven, checking frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, black beans, onion, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
• Remove corn from the oven and stir into salsa. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

ROASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a grill or broiler to medium hot. Brush corn with melted butter, and place on grill or under broiler, turning often, until about half the kernels are brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove corn from heat, and let cool. Using a sharp knife, cut kernels from cobs.
• Combine corn kernels, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Season to taste with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve.

ROASTED CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the corn and peppers. In another bowl, whisk the oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Place in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until peppers are tender. Cool slightly. Transfer to a serving bowl; stir in the black beans and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

ROASTED-CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• Husk corn and remove silk. Brush corn and onions with oil.
• Cover and grill corn and onions 4 to 6 inches from medium-hot heat 5 minutes. Remove onions from grill; set aside. Turn corn. Cover and grill about 15 minutes longer, turning twice, until tender. Remove corn from grill; cool 20 minutes.
• Cut corn from ears. Cut onions into slices. Mix corn, onions and remaining ingredients.