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.

Core and have tomatillos.

3.In a food processor or blender, combine tomatillos, serranos (or jalapenos) and garlic; process until smooth.

Transfer to a small bowl.

Stir in cilantro and lime juice.

Season with sugar and salt.

(The salsa will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.)

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

5 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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