Diabetic Recipes | Fresh Salsa | Destination Diabetes

3 large tomatoes, peeled and diced
½ c. white onion, chopped fine
½ jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped
½ sweet red pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
¼ tsp. salt
Fresh juice from ½ lime
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. water or tomato juice

Directions:

1. Place tomatoes in a colander to reduce the tomato liquid while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Place a bowl under the colander if you want to collect the tomato juice.
2. Put all ingredients in a glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowl. Mix well, and let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Serve salsa with baked tortillas, with meats, or with other main dishes.

Nutritional Info (per serving):

Calories 48
Calories from Fat 5
Total fat 1g
Saturated fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 173mg
Total Carbohydrate 11g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 6g
Protein 2g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetables

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The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

The goal of Destination Diabetes is to be a useful and credible resource for the more than 20 million children and adults who have diabetes in the U.S. and their families. Destination Diabetes provides information on a wide range of diabetes health and wellness topics. Articles are written or reviewed by diabetes advisors who have experience in diabetes education.