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Salsa

Jami Nolen

July 5, 2009

 

Makes about 3 cups.

 

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 jalapeņo peppers, minced (for less heat, use 1)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • juice of 3 fresh limes
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • generous amounts of salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed


Preparation

In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend. Chill in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours.

 

Nutritional Information

74 calories per 1/2 cup

2 g fat (0.3 g saturated fat)

12 g carbohydrates

2 g protein

 

 

 

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