Yields Makes 4 servings

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In an 8- or 9-inch square pan, combine 1 cup coarsely chopped firm-ripe tomatoes, 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell peppers, 2 cloves chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Cover tightly with foil.

Step 2
2

Bake in a 350° oven until tomatoes mash easily, 50 to 60 minutes. Pour vegetable mixture into a blender or food processor. Add 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 1/3 cup chopped green onions, 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Whirl until coarsely puréed. Add salt to taste.

Step 3
3

Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup.

Ingredients

 1 cup coarsely chopped firm-ripe tomatoes
 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell peppers
 2 cloves chopped garlic
 1 teaspoon olive oil
 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
 1/3 cup chopped green onions
 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  salt

Directions

Step 1
1

In an 8- or 9-inch square pan, combine 1 cup coarsely chopped firm-ripe tomatoes, 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell peppers, 2 cloves chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Cover tightly with foil.

Step 2
2

Bake in a 350° oven until tomatoes mash easily, 50 to 60 minutes. Pour vegetable mixture into a blender or food processor. Add 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 1/3 cup chopped green onions, 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Whirl until coarsely puréed. Add salt to taste.

Step 3
3

Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup.

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