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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Tomatoes contain lycopene, which is supposed to prevent cancer, especially of the prostate, stomach, and lungs. Add the salsa to avocado and it makes a great guacamole. A friend and I adapted this recipe from recipes #39006, #7947, and #1078. Ingredients:
3 lbs tomatoes, home-grown,if available |
4 cloves garlic, minced |
2 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped |
1 (4 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies, drained |
1 small vidalia onion, finely chopped |
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro |
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh spicy globe basil |
1/8 cup finely chopped fresh parsley |
1/4 cup red wine vinegar |
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/2 tablespoon lime juice |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
2 tablespoons honey |
1 ripe avocado (optional) |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
2. Add tomatoes and scald for 2 minutes.
3. Drain.
4. Submerse immediately in a bowl of cold water and ice and let sit for a few minutes.
5. Remove skins and discard.
6. Remove stem core and discard.
7. Cut tomatoes in small chunks and discard seeds and juice.
8. In a large pot, add all ingredients.
9. Bring mixture to a boil.
10. Over medium-high heat, cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
11. Strain off any excess liquid.
12. If desired, puree half the batch to make a smooth salsa.
13. If desired, add 8 tablespoons of chunky salsa to a ripe avocado to make guacamole.
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