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Spicy Pico de Gallo
Homemade pico de gallo made with fresh, homegrown tomatoes is a seasonal guilty pleasure. I spice my pico de gallo up by benching green bell peppers and putting in serrano or jalapeno peppers.
Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 46 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes diced (equals bout 3 cups; use any medium to large size tomato you’d like!)
- 1 medium-sized red onion finely diced
- 2 jalapeños finely diced (remove the seeds and pith)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh-squeezed
- 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley
- 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Sprinkle the diced tomatoes with a few dashes of salt and put them in a strainer. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes to let the excess moisture drain away from the tomatoes*. Don’t skip this step or you’ll get soupy pico!
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before diving in to allow the flavors to meld.
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Notes
- *Strain over a bowl and save the tomato drippings for another purpose. Try adding to your next batch of chili or tomato-based soup.
- Add any type of pepper you'd like! Go mild with bell pepper or try tossing in a poblano for a mild heat.
- **Nutrition information was calculated using an online nutrition calculator and should be considered estimates.
- **Nutrition information was calculated using an online nutrition calculator and should be considered estimates.
Nutrition Information
Calories
46kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1508IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1508IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.