Diabetic Recipes

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

(makes 2 cups)

8	fresh tomatillos, husks removed

1	jalapeño chile pepper, stem and seeds removed

olive oil cooking spray

grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C, Gas Mark 4).
Place the tomatillos and jalapeño on a small baking sheet. Lightly spritz with cooking spray. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until tomatillos are golden and soft.
Transfer tomatillos and jalapeño to a food processor. Process until smooth. Add the lemon zest and juice. Pulse again to mix.
Use 1 1/2 cups of the salsa as directed above. Refrigerate the remaining salsa to use over grilled fish or chicken.

Per 1/4-cup (60 ml) serving:	13 calories (0% calories from fat), 0 protein, 0 total fat )0 saturated fat), 3 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 103 mg potassium, 0 sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	FREE

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