Pico De Gallo (As Interpreted by Mom)

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 15
Pico de Gallo recipe with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 medium tomatoes
1/2 cucumber , peeled
2 green onions , chopped
1 lime , juice of
1 pinch sugar
Morton nature seasons seasoning blend
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
29
Sugar
3g
Fat
0g
Pico de Gallo is a classic Mexican dish that is typically served as a condiment or side dish with chips or tacos. This particular recipe is my mom's interpretation of the dish, made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, and cilantro. The combination of tangy lime juice and savory Morton nature seasons seasoning blend adds a burst of flavor to the fresh vegetables, making it a crowd-pleasing snack. This recipe is easy to customize depending on your preferred level of spiciness or acidity. You can add jalapenos or serrano peppers for some heat or adjust the lime juice to make it more or less acidic.

Instructions

1.Finely chop tomatoes and cucumber and add them to a mixing bowl.
2.Chop the green onions and add to the mixing bowl with the chopped cilantro.
3.Add lime juice, Morton nature seasons seasoning blend, and a pinch of sugar to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
4.Mix all ingredients together.
5.Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

Pico de Gallo is a tasty and healthy snack that is low in calories and fat.

The fresh vegetables used in this recipe are rich in valuable nutrients like Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

It is quick and easy to make, perfect for a last minute appetizer for friends and family.

CONS

Pico de Gallo does not keep well and should be consumed within a few hours of making it.

This recipe may not be well-suited for people who do not enjoy consuming raw vegetables.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pico de Gallo is a low-calorie snack that is rich in nutrients and beneficial compounds.
Tomatoes, one of the main ingredients in this recipe, are an excellent source of antioxidants like lycopene that help protect against chronic diseases such as cancer.
Cucumbers are high in water content and fiber, making them good for digestion, hydration, and weight management.
Green onions contain nutrients like Vitamin K, which is important for maintaining healthy bones.
Cilantro is a good source of antioxidants and has been linked to reducing inflammation in the body and improving heart health.

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