Low Fat Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Low Fat Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed and dried , about 8
• 2 small serrano chilies, seeded, and coarsely chopped , or jalapeno peppers
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 pinch granulated sugar
• salt, to taste

Method

1. Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler.
2. Grill or broil tomatillos, turning now and then, until softened and blackened in spots, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Core and have tomatillos.
4. In a food processor or blender, combine tomatillos, serranos (or jalapenos) and garlic; process until smooth.
5. Transfer to a small bowl.
6. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
7. Season with sugar and salt.
8. The salsa will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

1. Calories per tablespoon; 0 grams protein; 0 grams fat, 1 gram carbohydrate; 20 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 0 grams fiber

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