Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Food | Salsa ni Teresa


I totally forgot how I discovered this easy-to-do recipe but ever since I started making this salsa, it has been a big hit among my friends. This is best served with nacho chips, grated or diced cheddar cheese.


INGREDIENTS

1. Tomatoes
2. Green Bell Peppers or Red Bell Peppers (I prefer green than red. Complimentary colors!)
3. Lemon Juice (substitutes: Kalamansi Juice or Vinegar)
3. Sugar
4. Ground Black Pepper
5. Chili / Chili powder (if you want it hot hot hot!)



DIRECTIONS

1. Dice tomatoes and green bell peppers and then place them in your serving bowl.
- Tomato seeds? Okay. Bell Pepper seeds? No, no!
- How many? Well, that depends on how many people are eating and which flavor you prefer to dominate. Estimate! I prefer mine a little sweet. A good ratio will be 6 to 8 regular-sized to 1 regular-sized bell pepper.

2. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons of Lemon Juice or its substitute. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar. Add a pinch of Ground Black Pepper.
- Again, the taste will depend on your flavor preference but try to balance the sweet, spicy and sour flavors of the ingredients.

3. Mix and serve with grated or diced cheddar cheese and a bag of nachos. Enjoy!



HEALTH BENEFITS

Tomatoes 
- Lycopene, well known and studied for its antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. 
- Eating tomatoes can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. 
- Tomatoes are good source of fiber and Vitamin A, which is great for vision. 
- Including tomatoes in your diet can help you manage diseases such as diabetes, urinary tract problems, obesity, eye disorders and disease, and even morning sickness. 

Green Bell Peppers 
- It has fiber that will help your digestive system, preventing constipation and eating food with lots of fiber can also help in reducing your risk of heart diseases and diabetes. 
- It has Vitamins C and E as well as antioxidants that reduces free radical cell damage. 

Black Pepper
- Aids your digestion and help prevent formation of intestinal gas. 
- Black pepper contains minerals like potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese, iron, and magnesium, anti-oxidant vitamins as well as vitamin C and A.


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