Warm Mojo Salsa

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon annatto (achiote seed; optional)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups diced seeded plum tomato (about 4 small)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine oil and annatto (if desired) in a saucepan; cook over low heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve over a bowl; discard seeds. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil mixture in pan; discard remaining oil mixture. Add garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add juices; bring to a simmer. Stir in tomato and remaining ingredients, and remove from heat. Serve warm over grilled fish or chicken.
  2. Note: Salsa can be made up to two days ahead of time; cover and chill. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat. If you choose not to use the annatto, use only 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

425 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.1g 32% DV
Total Fat 20.2g 26% DV
Carbs 60g 22% DV
Fiber 23.3g 83% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10031.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1872mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1099.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 181.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 896.5mg 69% DV
Iron 30.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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