Mom’s Red and Green Mexican Salsa’s

Mom’s Green Mexican Salsa

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 6-8 tomatillos husked and washed

• 2 cloves garlic

• 2 large jalapeño or 4 small ones

• Salt to taste

• 3-4 tbsp cilantro, chopped

• 2 cups water (or enough to fill up pot)

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, bring your water to a boil. Add the peppers and tomatillos, and boil uncovered, for about  10 minutes, until they change color. 

2. Drain your vegetables,, reserving about ¼ cup water of the liquid.

3. In a blender, puree the peppers, tomatillos, garlic and  the cilantro if using, then add the reserved liquid if needed to get a thinner consistency..

4. Transfer to a bowl and add salt to taste.

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories - 28

• Fat - 1g

• Protein - 1g

• Total Carbs - 5g

• Net Carbs - 3g

Mom’s Red Mexican Salsa

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS:

•  6 medium size roma tomatoes 

•  2 large jalapenos or 4 small ones

•  2 cloves garlic

•  1 tbsp salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. On a comal, or cast iron pan, char your vegetables until they are blistered (tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic)

2. Place your items in a blender or food processor until desired consistency!

3. Season along the way - I used salt.  At this point, you can use water to thin out if needed! 

4. Serve with chips and enjoy!

NUTRITION:

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories - 14

• Fat - 0g

• Protein - 1g

• Total Carbs - 3g

• Net Carbs - 2g

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