Green Tomato Salsa

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This super-simple green tomato salsa has lots of savory tomato flavor and just a touch of heat from the jalapeño. Cumin adds just enough complexity to this easy green salsa.

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John Somerall
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John Somerall

John Somerall has a passion for all things related to food, with a particular interest in kitchen gadgets and food-related equipment. He has an expansive background in food, with 10 years of restaurant experience and a focus on fine dining.

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Updated on June 25, 2024
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Green Tomato Salsa
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Photography: Caitlin bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
12
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Photography: Caitlin bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds green tomatoes, cored and chopped

  • 1 cup chopped white onion

  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • Tortilla chips for serving

Directions

  1. Place tomatoes, onion and jalapeño in a food processor and process until mostly smooth, 15 to 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in cilantro, lime juice and salt.

    overhead view of green tomato salsa mixture in food processor

    Photography: Caitlin bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

  2. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat; stir in cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Scrape the cumin mixture into the tomato mixture and stir to combine completely. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

    overhead view of oil and cumin mixture in a pan on the stove

    Photography: Caitlin bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

29 Calories
1g Fat
4g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1/4 cup
Calories 29
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 1g 1%
Vitamin A 408IU 8%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 8mcg 2%
Vitamin K 9mcg 8%
Sodium 105mg 5%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Magnesium 7mg 2%
Potassium 129mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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