Jalapeno salsa ( cooked )

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
¾cupJalapenos -- chopped
2Cloves garlic -- minced
¼cupOnion -- chopped
3cupsSeeded,peeled --
Choppped>>>
Tomatoes
1tablespoonRed wine vinegar
1tablespoonFresh cilantro -- chopped
1tablespoonGreen olives -- chopped
Salt

Directions

In med. sized skillet, heat the oil. Add the jalapenos, garlicn and onion.

Saute until the onion is soft, but not browned, 3-5 min. Add the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are quite soft, about 5 min.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook for a few minutes more to give the flavors a chance to "marry". Add salt to taste if needed. Let the salsa stand for at least 30 min. Stir well before serving.

Yield: Approx. 2 cups

This salsa is moderately hot--use half bell pepper and half jalapeno to "cool" it down if you like.

From: Meg Antczak Date: 29 May 96