Recipe of the Week: Easy Pico de Gallo

(Adapted from NYT Cooking)

Ingredients:

2 coarsely chopped tomatoes

1 cup minced scallion or white onion

1 clove garlic

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 stemmed and minced jalapeno, to taste

½ cup cilantro, additional to taste

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients but cilantro and taste. Add additional salt, pepper or jalapeno to taste.
2. Stir in ½ the cilantro and allow to sit for 30 to 60 minutes.
3. Adjust seasonings, garnish with remaining cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Per ¼ Cup:

Calories – 14.5 g

Carbohydrates – 3 g

Protein – 0.5 g

Fiber – 0.5 g

Sugar – 1.5 g