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Peach Salsa

Mangos are almost double the Carbs as compared to peaches; not quite but close enough. 19 CHO vs 36 CHO. All weights remain the same. (Mango Salsa: 37 Total CHO=.125 CHO/GRAM=1.375 CHO/TBSP=5.5 CHO/1/4 CUP)

Course Side Dish
Cuisine North American
Keyword Cilantro, Jalapeno, Mango, Peach

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe peaches (232 gr) after peeled and pitted 19 CHO
  • ¼ tsp. minced garlic 0 CHO
  • 2 TBSP (15 gr) finely diced red onion 1 CHO
  • 1 (16 gr) jalapeno pepper finely diced, seeds removed* 0 CHO
  • 2 TBSP fresh lime juice 0 CHO
  • ¼ cup (7 gr) chopped cilantro 0 CHO
  • Salt and pepper to taste 0 CHO
  • TOTAL CHO 20 CHO
  • TOTAL WEIGHT 295 GRAMS
  • 20 CHO DIVIDED BY 295 GRAMS = .0.71 CHO/GRAM
  • 1 TBSP = 11 GRAMS (.067 CHO x 11 GR) .737 CHO/TBSP
  • ¼ CUP = 4 TBSP (.737 CHO x 4) 2.94 CHO/1/4 CUP1/4 CUP = 44 GRAMS

Instructions

  1. *Cut the jalapeno in half-length wise, and with gloves or a baggie spoon out the seeds and stem core with a teaspoon.
  2. Peel skin and pit peaches. Dice into smaller pieces. Add remaining ingredients to jalapeno and peaches. Adjust seasoning.
  3. The lime juice will help keep the salsa fresh if you want to make it a couple hours in advance. Cover tightly and refrigerate until closer to serving time. Keep covered and bring to room temperature.
  4. Delicious with fish or chicken.