When Chilies Attack: Jalapeno-Cilantro Salsa

1. Roast the jalapenos either by charring the chilies over an open flame or broiling them until blackened on all sides. Place chilies in a paper bag and seal. Let sweat for 15 minutes.

2. Peel, seed (and devein if desired) the chilies; mince finely.

3. In a small, non-reacitive bowl combine the chilies with the olive oil and fresh cilantro. Stir in the lime juice.

4. Season with salt and pepper. Cover salsa and let stand at room temperature.

5. Can be prepared up to 6 hours in advance. Use sparingly.

6. The United States' Government has declared this salsa a weapon of mass destruction.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	0.042 g
Protein	0.2122 g
Carbohydrates	2.6938 g
Energy	8.4825 kCal
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:3 undifferentiated	0.0024 g
Water	31.1524 g
Aspartic acid	0.0345 g
Calcium, Ca	6.915 mg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	34.6 g
Fiber, total dietary	0.233 g
Carotene, beta	166.275 g
Niacin	0.0876 mg
Vitamin A, RAE	14.085 g
Arginine	0.0045 g
Riboflavin	0.011 mg
Glutamic acid	0.0203 g
Stigmasterol	0.12 mg
Sodium, Na	2.445 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:1 undifferentiated	0.0007 g
Total lipid (fat)	0.042 g
Manganese, Mn	0.0224 mg
Fructose	0.1845 g
Proline	0.0091 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	0.0029 g
Sucrose	0.1452 g
Choline, total	2.0547 mg
Sugars, total	0.546 g
Serine	0.0106 g
Vitamin B-6	0.0175 mg
Selenium, Se	0.0662 g
Ash	0.1526 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	0.013 g
Pantothenic acid	0.06 mg
Phenylalanine	0.0033 g
Beta-sitosterol	0.08 mg
Copper, Cu	0.0172 mg
Betaine	0.0605 mg
Thiamin	0.0103 mg
Methionine	0.0006 g
Iron, Fe	0.098 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	2.6938 g
Phosphorus, P	6.155 mg
Folate, total	5.505 g
Alanine	0.0073 g
Valine	0.0033 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	0.0061 g
Glycine	0.0033 g
Carotene, alpha	1.44 g
Glucose (dextrose)	0.1815 g
Zinc, Zn	0.0442 mg
Isoleucine	0.0006 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.0086 g
Leucine	0.0048 g
Tocotrienol, alpha	0.0151 mg
Vitamin A, IU	285.045 IU
Folate, DFE	5.505 g
Tryptophan	0.0006 g
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	10.155 mg
Phytosterols	0.2 mg
Tyrosine	0.0006 g
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	12.5815 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.003 g
Histidine	0.0006 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0.0134 g
Threonine	0.0006 g
Folate, food	5.505 g
Cryptoxanthin, beta	8.08 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.1666 mg
Magnesium, Mg	3.46 mg
Lysine	0.0048 g
Potassium, K	56.2325 mg
Cystine	0.0006 g

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Salt	0	0	0	0
Extra virgin olive oil	0.5 cup	0	0	0
Pepper	0	0	0	0
cilantro	0.25 cup	0.92	0.1468	0.0208
lime juice	2 tablespoons	7.5625	2.547	0.0212
jalapeno chile	3	0	0	0