Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Recipe: Fresh Salsa (Diabetic Exchanges Included)

3 large tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 c. white onion, chopped fine
1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
fresh juice from 1/2 lime
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. water or tomato juice

Place tomatoes in a colander to reduce the tomato liquid while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Place a bowl under the colander if you want to collect the tomato juice.

Put all ingredients in a glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowl. Mix well, and let stand for 30 minutes.

Serve salsa with baked tortillas, with meats, or with other main dishes

Exchanges:
2 vegetables

More Nutrition Facts
Serving Size is 2/3 cup
Servings Per Recipe 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48
Calories from Fat 5

Total fat 1g (1% Daily Value)
Saturated fat 0g (0% Daily Value)
Cholesterol 0mg (0% Daily Value)
Sodium 173mg (7% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate 11g (4% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber 2g (10% Daily Value)
Sugars 6g
Protein 2g (4% Daily Value)

Vitamin A 12%
Vitamin C 178%
Calcium 2%
Iron 6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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