Pico de Gallo
6 ingredients · 8 minutes· 4-6 servings
Did you know that tomatoes are great for the gut? This antioxidant-rich fruit contains prebiotics, a type of fiber that feeds our gut bacteria. In turn, our gut bugs thrive & produce short chain fatty acids that inhibit inflammation and pathogens like bad bacteria & viruses in our gut. This can make a big difference for issues like gas, bloating & both constipation and loose stools.
Pico de Gallo is my favourite way to make the most of tomato season & feed those good gut bugs at the same time! From tacos to eggs, this zesty sauce adds a fresh kick to almost any dish. And it couldn’t be easier to make!
For the best results (& most nutritional value) look for local & organic tomatoes. Most commercially grown tomatoes are harvested green & then sprayed with gas to redden them. The result is flavourless tomatoes with little nutritional value.
Pico de Gallo is a great way to make the most of tomato season!
Directions
Seed & finely dice the jalapeno & onion. Then add both to a medium bowl.
Dice the tomato & cilantro, add to the bowl & stir.
Add in 2 tbsp of lime juice & salt. Stir again.
That’s it! Serve with tortillas or check out the Notes below for more ideas!
Ingredients
1 jalapeno
¼ large red onion
2 medium tomatoes
¼ – ½ cup cilantro
1 lime
¼ tsp sea salt
Notes
How to Serve - This is great with organic corn or Siete tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, burrito bowls, eggs, roasted veggies or with grilled, roasted or fried meats.
Too Watery? - Only use the tomato flesh (seed it before dicing), use Roma tomatoes or scoop it with a slotted spoon.
