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Salsa Verde

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Salsa Verde

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By Fiona Haynes - Low Fat Cooking Expert
Total Time: 10 minutes + chill time
Makes about 3 cups

This salsa verde makes a nice accompaniment to grilled fish, chicken and other lean meats, or use as a dip with baked tortillas or fresh-cut veggies.

Ingredients:
• 1 pound tomatillos, paper skin removed, and quartered
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 jalapeno or Serrano pepper, chopped
• 1/2 tsp sugar

Preparation:
Place tomatillos, onion, cilantro and pepper into a food processor or blender. Add sugar and lime juice. Chop or blend to desired consistency. Empty into a bowl and chill to let the flavors develop.

Per 1/4 cup serving: Calories 31, Calories from Fat 6, Total Fat 0.6g (sat 0.1g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 3mg, Carbohydrate 5.6g, Fiber 1.5g, Protein 0.9g