Serrano Salsa

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons seeded and minced serrano chilies
• 5 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 1/2 cups chopped vidalia onions or 2 1/2 cups spanish onions
• 1 1/4 cups diced yellow peppers
• 5 tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 3 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro)
• 2 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled,seeded and medium chopped
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 (3 ounce) jar small capers, drained (optional)

Recipe

• 1 add olive oil to a medium-sized sauté pan.
• 2 place over medium-high heat.
• 3 when oil is hot, stir in serrano chilies and garlic.
• 4 sauté for about 1 minute, stirring often so garlic does not burn.
• 5 add onion and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
• 6 add yellow pepper, sauté for 1 minute.
• 7 stir in tomato paste, brown sugar, oregano and coriander; cook for 1 minute.
• 8 add tomatoes, vinegar, salt, pepper and capers.
• 9 turn up heat to high and bring sauce to slight boil; remove from heat immediately.
• 10 the vegetables should retain crispness.
• 11 chill thoroughly before serving.