Cilantro Salsa with Coconut and Lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 6 scallions, white and light-green parts only, chopped
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1 or 2 serrano chiles, seeded for less heat, if desired
- 3 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- In a small skillet, heat the cumin seeds over medium heat until toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then crush lightly.
- In a food processor, process the scallions, garlic, and chiles until finely chopped, about 10 seconds.
- Add the cilantro, crushed cumin, lime juice, 2 tablespoons water, coconut, salt, and oil; pulse to form a coarse paste, about 10 times.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 98
- Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Carbohydrate: 9g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 2g
cumin seeds, scallions, garlic, serrano chiles, cilantro, lime juice, coconut, coarse salt, olive oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cilantro-salsa-with-coconut-and-lime-393341 (may not work)