Herbed Salsa

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 14
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 14.0
  • Total Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 254.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 0.6 g

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Introduction

The goodness of fresh cilantro, garlic, lemon balm and lime finds a home with roasted peppers, tomatoes, Egyptian onion and a good hit of lime in this delectable condiment. Tortilla chips optional - carrot "planks" are equally awesome! The goodness of fresh cilantro, garlic, lemon balm and lime finds a home with roasted peppers, tomatoes, Egyptian onion and a good hit of lime in this delectable condiment. Tortilla chips optional - carrot "planks" are equally awesome!
Number of Servings: 14

Ingredients

    ¾ cup chopped cilantro
    ½ cup chopped lemon balm
    4 cloves garlic
    ¼ cup lime juice
    Zest of 1 lime
    1 (28-oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained (reserve juice)
    1 small red pepper, diced
    2 hot yellow (banana) peppers, diced
    ¼ cup minced green onion (I used Egyptian Onion bulbs and greens)
    ½ tbsp smoked salt
    1 tsp cumin
    ½ tsp oregano

Directions

In a food processor, combine the cilantro, lemon balm, garlic, lime juice and lime zest until pasted. Set aside.
Heat the broiler.
Spread the drained diced tomatoes and diced peppers on a lined baking sheet.
Broil for 10 minutes, until beginning to blacken.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a pot.
Add the herb paste, green onion, salt, cumin and oregano, along with tomato liquid
Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
Can in a waterbath for 10 minutes.

Serving Size: Makes ~3 1/2 cups, 14 (1/4 cup) servings

Number of Servings: 14

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.