SLOW-COOKED SALSA

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I love the fresh taste of homemade salsa, but as a working mother, I don't have much time to make it. So I came up with this slow-cooked version that practically makes itself! -Toni Menard, Lompoc, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h45m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

10 plum tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1 small onion, cut into wedges
2 jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

Core tomatoes. Cut a small slit in 2 tomatoes; insert a garlic clove into each slit. Place tomatoes and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker., Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds if a milder salsa is desired. Place jalapenos in the slow cooker., Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until vegetables are softened (some may brown slightly); cool. , In a blender, combine the tomato mixture, cilantro and, if desired, salt; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges