Ingredients:
1 20-oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 c. minced red bell pepper
1/4 c. minced green bell pepper
1 T. minced green onion
1 T. minced cilantro leaves
1 T. diced green chilies
1 t. grated lime peel
Directions:
Drain 1/2-cup juice from the pineapple. (Use drained juice for beverage.) Combine remaining undrained pineapple and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate until slightly chilled. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 2 cups.
Nutritional Information:
Calories per 2 tablespoons: 10; protein: 0.2 grams; carbohydrate: 3 grams; fat: 0.04 grams; cholesterol: 0 milligrams.
Georgia E. Hodgkin, Ed.D., R.D., F.A.D.A., is an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.
