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