Pico de Gallo

This quick condiment made with just 6 ingredients (7 if you count salt!) brings fresh, bright flavour to any dish. Adding colour to a plate of food is... an easy way to boost the nutrition. Tomatoes get their bright red colour from lycopene, an antioxidant shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. See our recipe for Mole Black Beans, Mushrooms and Pico de Gallo Rice Bowl to see how it can round out a main meal. It also makes a great addition to tacos, fajitas, or even with your morning eggs. Read more This quick condiment made with just 6 ingredients (7 if you count salt!) brings fresh, bright flavour to any dish. Adding colour to a plate of food is an easy way to boost the nutrition. Tomatoes get their bright red colour from lycopene, an antioxidant shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. See our recipe for Mole Black Beans, Mushrooms and Pico de Gallo Rice Bowl to see how it can round out a main meal. It also makes a great addition to tacos, fajitas, or even with your morning eggs.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
0 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
2 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
coriander
finely sliced
finely diced see note for tip
garlic cloves
finely diced
red chilli
deseeded and finely chopped
lime
juiced
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Greens

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

16kcal
Calories
0g
Total Fat
3g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
Fibre
0mg
Iron
0%
8mg
Magnesium
2%
 
18mg
Phosporus
1%
 
156mg
Potassium
3%
 
5mg
Sodium
0%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
0.4mg
Vitamin E
3%
 
12mcg
Vitamin B9
3%
 
31mcg
Vitamin A
3%
 
15mg
Vitamin C
17%
 
0.1mg
Zinc
1%
 
15mcg
Vitamin K
13%
 
0mg
Copper
0%
0mg
Vitamin B2
0%
0.3mg
Vitamin B3
2%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
11mg
Calcium
1%
 
Calories: 16kcal; Total Fat: 0g; Carbs: 3g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 1g; Fibre: 1g; Iron: 0mg (0%); Magnesium: 8mg (2%); Phosporus: 18mg (1%); Potassium: 156mg (3%); Sodium: 5mg (0%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 0.4mg (3%); Vitamin B9: 12mcg (3%); Vitamin A: 31mcg (3%); Vitamin C: 15mg (17%); Zinc: 0.1mg (1%); Vitamin K: 15mcg (13%); Copper: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B3: 0.3mg (2%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Calcium: 11mg (1%)
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Notes

Tip: Use firm tomatoes to avoid a watery salsa. If you like, you can scrape out the seeds and reserve them for another use. If it turns out a little too juicy, serve with a slotted spoon.

Best eaten the day it is made but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
coriander
finely sliced
finely diced see note for tip
garlic cloves
finely diced
red chilli
deseeded and finely chopped
lime
juiced
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Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
coriander
finely sliced
finely diced see note for tip
garlic cloves
finely diced
red chilli
deseeded and finely chopped
lime
juiced

Method

Your notes

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place all ingredients into a bowl and gently stir. Add salt to taste. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to let the flavours meld before serving.

Notes

Tip: Use firm tomatoes to avoid a watery salsa. If you like, you can scrape out the seeds and reserve them for another use. If it turns out a little too juicy, serve with a slotted spoon.

Best eaten the day it is made but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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