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2 cups (500 mL) |
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| General Category : Pickles-Salsa-Relishes |
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| Food Group : Vegetables |
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| Preparation Method : Grill |
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| Try this attractive, mild-flavoured salsa over grilled chicken or fish. Of course, it's also good with chips. |
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Ingredients
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1 sweet yellow pepper |
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1 lb (500 g) yellow tomatoes (about 5), peeled and seeded |
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2 cloves garlic, minced |
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1/4 cup (60 mL) loosely packed fresh basil or coriander |
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1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind |
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2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice |
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Extra-virgin olive oil, salt and hot pepper sauce |
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Preparation
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Grill or broil pepper until skin is charred; peel, seed and coarsely chop. In food processor, combine tomatoes, sweet pepper, garlic, basil, lemon rind and juice, 3 tbsp (45 mL) oil, 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce; pulse until chunky.
Makes about 2 cups (500 mL).
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More Information
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| Tip: To peel and seed tomatoes: Plunge tomatoes into boiling water; boil until skins are loosened, about 15 seconds. Drain; chill in cold water and drain again. Peel, core and halve tomatoes. Using small spoon or fingers, squeeze or scoop out seeds. |
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Nutritional information
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Per 2 tbsp (30 mL): about 29 cal, 0 g pro, 3 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 2 g carb, 0 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 114 mg sodium. % RDI: 1% calcium, 1% iron, 23% vit C, 4% folate.
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Source
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Homemakers Magazine: Summer 2005
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