Healthy Dish of the Week: Pico de Gallo Dip
This dish is good for an athlete who needs to maintain a low weight. This dish is tasty and has relatively few calories and fat. This dish is also a good source of fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
INGREDIENTS:
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 limes, squeezed
3 tomatoes, diced
1 can white corn, drained
1 can sweet golden corn, drained
2 cans black beans, drained
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
3 habaneros, chopped (very tiny) and de-seeded (Jalapenos can be a substitute)
2 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro to taste (approx. 3-4 Tbsp)
DIRECTIONS:
Mix everything together in a big bowl. Make sure you wear gloves while handling the peppers. Serve with tortilla chips.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES:
Serving size: 1 cup and 12 chips (loaded)
Total servings: 10
Calories: 269 Fat: 8g Carbohydrates: 45g Protein: 13g Fiber: 8.5g
