Family Circle's Chipotle-Tomato Salsa Recipe

Makes: 6 cups
Prep: 15 minutes

2 cans (28 ounces each) diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
1 medium-size red onion, chopped
1/2 medium-size sweet green pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, seeds removed and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed and chopped

1. In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, chipotle chilies, lime juice, adobo sauce, olive oil, sugar, oregano, and salt. Stir in chopped cilantro.

2. Store in airtight jars in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrient Value Per Tablespoon: 6 calories, 0g fat (0g saturated), 0g protein, 1g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 44mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol

Originally provided in the January 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine.