Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Servings: 6 as an appetizer
Calories: 20
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Pico De Gallo is a popular Mexican salsa that’s loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Pico De Gallo is excellent over tacos, burritos, nachos, or served with chips.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb tomatoes, (3-4 medium), diced
- 1/2 medium onion, (1 cup chopped)
- 1 Big Jim Pepper finely minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.
- Stir in 2 Tbsp lime juice and lightly season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Benefits
Nutrition Benefits of Big Jim Peppers:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin K
Storing:
Clean the peppers and ensure they’re good and dry, add them to a mesh or plastic produce bag, leave the bag open, and place them in the low humidity drawer, often dubbed the “fruit” drawer. May last up to two weeks in the fridge
Cleaning:
Rinse under Cold water before using
Nutrition Benefits of Jalapeno Peppers:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B 6
- Dietary Fiber
Storing:
Refrigerate the jalapeños. Whole jalapeños will last in the refrigerator for about one week. Place whole jalapeños in a paper bag and store them in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them. To store sliced or diced jalapeños in the refrigerator, keep them in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. If the jalapeños become mushy, wrinkly, or moldy, throw them away.
Cleaning:
Rinse under Cold water before using
Nutrition Benefits of Tomatoes:
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
- Folate
- Vitamin K
- Beta-carotene
Storing:
Store whole tomatoes at room temperature or above 60 degrees. This applies to all types of tomatoes: beefsteak, Roma, cherry, grape, and green tomatoes. Store cut tomatoes in the refrigerator.
Cleaning:
Rinse under Cold water before using
