Roasted Supersweet 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.

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 SALSA

Steps:

• Combine corn, chili powder and cumin and spread on a greased jelly roll pan in a single layer.
• (If you pan is too small do two batches.) Bake at 400 F for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally for even browning.
• Cool.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss.
• Serve as a salad or with tortilla chips as a salsa.

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.