Showing posts with label tomatoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tomatoes. Show all posts

Monday, September 10, 2012

Use those garden tomatoes to make Salsa!

Its almost the end of the summer season and tomatoes are ripening fast!  Here is a great way to use them!
 
A delicious salsa recipe made with fresh ingredients.
 
 

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, chopped
  • 2 hot chile peppers, Serrano or Jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • salt and pepper

Preparation:

Put chopped onion and garlic in a strainer; pour 2 cups boiling water over them then let drain throughly. Discard water. Cool. Combine onions and garlic with chopped tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors.
Makes about 2 cups of salsa.