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Recipes: Tomatillo-Red Pepper Salsa, Spicy Green Tomato Sauce

May 23, 2008 at 4:22PM

Tomatillo-Red Pepper Salsa

Serves 12 to 15.

This simple cooked salsa highlights the citrus taste.

  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 4 medium tomatillos, husked and chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ small red onion, chopped

  • 1 tsp. ground cumin

  • 1 tsp. ground coriander

  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

  • Pinch salt

  • ¼ c. chopped cilantro

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine bell pepper, tomatillos, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, oil and salt. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, or until peppers are soft. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro. Let cool before serving.

    Nutrition information per 1/15-recipe serving:

    Calories16

    Carbohydrates2 g

    Protein0 g

    Fat1 g

    including sat. fat0 g

    Cholesterol0 mg

    Sodium19 mg

    Calcium6 mg

    Dietary fiber0 g

    Diabetic exchanges per serving: Free food.

    Spicy Green Tomato Sauce

  • Makes about 8 servings.

    • This green sauce is delicious on grilled foods, especially fish.

  • 2 c. chopped green tomatoes or tomatillos

  • 2 tbsp. apple juice

  • 1 c. chopped white onions

  • ½ c. chopped green bell peppers

  • ½ c. canned diced chiles

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

  • 1 tsp. hot pepper flakes, or to taste

  • Salt to taste

    • In large saucepan over medium heat, combine tomatillos and juice. Bring to a boil. Add onions, bell peppers, chiles, garlic, and hot pepper flakes. Cook 20 minutes, covered, or until peppers soften. Add parsley and salt.

    Nutrition information per serving:

    Calories27

    Carbohydrates6 g

    Protein1 g

    Fat0 g

    including sat. fat0 g

    Cholesterol0 mg

    Sodium4 mg

    Calcium11 mg

    Dietary fiber1 g

    Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable exch.

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