Lunch: Tomatillo Relish Recipe

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Lemon

Health benefits of Tomatillo Relish Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, quartered
1 pound plum tomatoes, quartered
2 medium green peppers, seeded and quartered
1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and quartered
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 large onion, quartered
1 whole garlic bulb, separated into cloves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 teaspoons canning salt
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons bottled lemon juice

Instructions

In a food processor, process tomatillos, tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro and parsley in batches until chopped.
Transfer to a large stockpot; stir in oil, vinegar, olives, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add lemon juice to four hot pint jars, 1 tablespoon in each. Ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Serve with grilled meats or your favorite snack chips.

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