Stacey Hawkins, the Queen of Lean and Green Recipes makes Fresh Pico de Gallo. This low-carb recipe is an Optavia Recipe, Optavia 5 and 1 recipe and complies with most low carb diets. Eat great and lose the weight!
Pico de Gallo is one of those side dishes that goes with anything and can bring something as boring as even a grilled chicken breast to life with just a spoonful.
It's one of those condiments that takes a little bit of time to make, so I'll often prep a batch of it and have in the fridge to use for the whole week.
Funny thing is, I find my family devours it long before I can even use it at times! So... if you want to sneak some veggies into your kids or your hubby, just make a big old batch of this and leave it in the fridge with some healthy chips and watch it disappear.
You can use any kind of tomatoes you like- either canned or fresh. I prefer to use fresh (especially the little "grape" kind if it's not tomato season) but the canned will certainly work if you're in a hurry.
Here's one of my fav. ways to use the Pico: To make a complete meal (low carb, and Optavia recipe friendly!) pair our Tex-Mex Salmon with our easy Pico de Gallo and a drizzle oflime crema. Serve with your favorite veggie side dish. This pairs well with a simple salad drizzled with Balsamic Mosto Cotto or cauliflower rice. These 3 together make for a lean and green meal you won't soon forget!
Happy Cooking!
Stacey
Ingredients
1 C diced tomatoes (fresh or canned and well drained)
Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss gently to combine.
For best flavor, let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
May make ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Chef's Notes & More
Serving Size is either 1/2 C (1 Green Serving) or 1 Tablespoon (1 Condiment Serving) Nutrition information below is for 1/2 C (8 Tablespoons)
0 - Lean
0 - Leaner
0 - Leanest
1 - Green
0 - Condiments
0 - Healthy Fat
Stacey Says
If you're on Optavia, Pico de Gallo can be counted in one of two ways. If you are using it as a side dish, 1/2 C will be equivalent to 1 Green serving. If you are using it as a condiment, 1 Tablespoon is equivalent to 1 Condiment.
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