MEXICAN SALSA

Mexican Salsa Recipe

zippy salsa with fresh tomatoes and peppers. 

• 14 Servings
• Prep: 40 min.

25 15 40

Ingredients

• 3 jalapeno peppers
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
• 4 fresh cilantro sprigs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Tortilla chips (optional, remember to add nutritional values from chosen product)

Directions

• Heat a small ungreased cast iron skillet over high heat. With a small sharp knife, pierce jalapenos; add to hot skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally.
• Immediately place jalapenos in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins. Remove stems and seeds.
• Place onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse four times. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, salt and jalapenos. Cover and process until desired consistency. Chill until serving. Serve with chips. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.

Editor's Note: We recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips) equals 

23 calories, 

trace fat (trace saturated fat), 

0 cholesterol, 

241 mg sodium, 

5 g carbohydrate, 

1 g fiber, 

1 g protein.

MAPLE - MUSTARD GLAZED BAKED HAM

Maple-Mustard Glazed Baked Ham


Ingredients:

• 1 (6-pound) fully cooked ham
• 8 whole cloves
• 1/3 cup sugar-free pancake syrup
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325°F.  
2. With a sharp knife, lightly score surface of ham in a diamond pattern; insert cloves. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.  
3. In a small bowl mix syrup and mustard until blended. Brush mixture over ham. 
Bake 1½-2 hours, basting occasionally with glaze, until a meat thermometer registers 140°F.

Nutritional Information
Per Serving:

Net Carbs: 1.0 grams

Fiber: 0.0 grams

Protein: 37.0 grams

Fat: 15.0 grams
Calories: 300

Recipe Information:

Makes: 14 servings

Prep Time: 0:05:00

Marinate Time: 0:00:00

Cook Time: 1:30:00

Cool Time: 0:00:00