CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Pico de Gallo

This summertime favorite of many was adapted from a recipe in “Fine Cooking Fresh” (Taunton Press, 2009).

Pico de Gallo

¼ cup coarsely chopped white onion

¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

3 fresh serrano or 2 jalapeno chilies, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped

1½ ripe medium tomatoes, finely chopped

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Put onion, cilantro and chilies in a food processor; pulse until very finely chopped.

Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Yield: About 1½ cups

Approximate nutritional analysis per tablespoon: 3 calories, no fat, no protein, 0.5 grams carbohydrates, no sugar, no fiber, 10 milligrams sodium, 2 milligrams calcium.

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