SALSA WITH ZUCCHINI WITH A HINT OF LIME

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This is spicy and thick. No one will know there are 6 cups of shredded zucchini in this! A great filler and way to use all the extra garden grown zukes! Use a mixture of tomatoes from green to ripe but not over ripe or bruised. Remove the skin by dipping tomatoes into boiling water for 30-60 seconds or until skins split. Check this http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=223941 forum for peeling tomatotes. Here is step x step pictures http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?p=4073734 and directions on making this.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 pints, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 cups peeled peeled and diced tomatoes
olive oil
1 1/2 lbs zucchini (6 cups shredded)
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups diced sweet onions
3 yellow hot banana peppers or 3 jalapenos
1 -2 habanero, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
4 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 lime, juice and zest of
1 1/2 cups vinegar, 5% acid
12 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a strainer over a bowl to catch all the juices.
  • Very lightly oil a large heavy bottom pot, add shredded zucchini and 1/2 teaspooon salt, saute to release juices and reduce the liquid. Add the tomato juice to the reduced zucchini and cook for 10 minutes or till most liquid is gone.
  • Add onions, all the peppers and chili`s, garlic, tomatoes, spices, salt, black pepper, sugar, lime juice and zest, vinegar, and paste.
  • Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Stir in fresh basil or cilantro.
  • Fill into hot sterile jars with hot salsa leaving 1/2 inch head space. Being careful not to leave any salsa on the rims. Wipe jar rims with a clean, damp paper towel. Put on lids and screw on metal bands.
  • Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
  • Label and store in a dark place. Use with 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 87.8, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.9

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