Warm Mojo Salsa

Name: Warm Mojo Salsa
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 32
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon annatto (achiote seed; optional); 0 teaspoons black pepper; 1 Tbsp minced fresh basil; 1 Tbsp minced fresh chives; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 Tbsps fresh lime juice; 3 Tbsps fresh orange juice; 473 milliliters diced seeded plum tomato (about 4 small); 0 teaspoons salt; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Warm Mojo Salsa might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 32 servings with 7 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat each. This recipe covers 0% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of orange juice, pepper, basil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, whole 30, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine oil and annatto (if desired) in a saucepan; cook over low heat 5 minutes.

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Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve over a bowl; discard seeds.

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Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil mixture in pan; discard remaining oil mixture.

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Add garlic; saut 3 minutes.

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Add juices; bring to a simmer. Stir in tomato and remaining ingredients, and remove from heat.

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Serve warm over grilled fish or chicken.

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Note: Salsa can be made up to two days ahead of time; cover and chill. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat. If you choose not to use the annatto, use only 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.

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Servings:

1teaspoon

annatto (achiote seed; optional)0teaspoons

black pepper 1Tbsp

minced fresh basil 1Tbsp

minced fresh chives 4

garlic cloves, minced 3Tbsps

fresh lime juice 3Tbsps

fresh orange juice 473milliliters

diced seeded plum tomato (about 4 small)0teaspoons

salt 1Tbsp

vegetable oil

Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are my top picks for Mexican. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The Dragonette Cellars Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 45 dollars per bottle.