Leez

The best recipe I've ever found for homemade salsa. Thanks, Ann!

This is great for FMD phase 1, or if you don't mind mixing veggies, as a condiment for HCG Phase 2...since there is no oil or sugar needed. If you still have some garden tomatos to use up, you can make a huge batch and freeze any leftovers (good luck) to use later as a mexican pizza sauce. Top your pizza with jack cheese and experience the yum.

PICANTE SALSA
1 medium to large sweet onion
5-6 large ripe garden tomatos, diced
4-5 garlic cloves
4-5 jalapenos (if large, 2 or 3 is enough)
10-15 sprigs cilantro (a bunch)
6-12 oz. can tomato paste (judge by juiciness of tomatoes, you may not need any)
1 Tblsp. sugar (substitute equavalent sweetener of choice)
1 tsp. salt
4 Tblsp. red wine vinegar (I like Progresso)
2 Tblsp. dried cumin
2 Tblsp. dried chili powder
1 Tblsp. dried coriander

Chop all produce in food processor except tomatoes. Add condiments and mix well. Adjust seasonings. And no, it's not a misprint--you do need that much spice! Its what makes the flavor of this spectacular. You will quickly get addicted. I can seriously eat the whole recipe my self in two meals.

Substitutions if you can't get fresh everything:

tomatoes: 1 large can Petite Diced tomatoes (Hunts)
cilantro: use 1/2 cup dried cilantro, or use fresh parsley
jalapenos: can use jarred, to taste

Dippers for FMD: Beanitos, jicama slices, or use as a protein topping on Phase 1.