**A Culinary Journey into Delight: Cilantro Tomato Relish and Its Flavorful Variations**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to cilantro tomato relish, a versatile condiment that adds a burst of freshness and zest to any dish. Discover the classic recipe, along with tantalizing variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. From the traditional blend of cilantro, tomatoes, and onions to innovative combinations featuring roasted peppers, tropical fruits, and a spicy kick, our collection offers a relish for every palate. Prepare to elevate your meals with this vibrant and flavorful condiment, whether you're grilling, roasting, or simply seeking a refreshing addition to your favorite dishes.
CILANTRO TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
This is an easy tomato appetizer that all of my family and friends love. The garden-fresh ingredients capture summer and meld together for a delightful hors d'oeuvre recipe that goes well with many different main dishes. -Lisa Kane, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place bread slices on ungreased baking sheets; brush with 1/4 cup oil. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and remaining oil. Stir in tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper., To serve, spoon scant 1 tablespoon tomato mixture onto each slice of bread. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN TOMATO RELISH (WITHOUT SUGAR)
If you're big into canning, this Green Tomato Relish is a must try. I've broken down the steps and tips to make the process easier for beginners. This recipe is from Ashley Eller and Farm Girl Fare, and it's one of my favorites using green tomatoes!
Provided by Lisa Leake
Categories Sides
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make Relish: Remove stem and core from green tomatoes and roughly chop into ½ inch or 1 inch pieces. Add to a large pot with heat turned off while you prepare rest of ingredients.
- Peel, roughly chop and add onions to pot. Remove stem and seeds from red bell peppers and roughly chop as well. Remove core from apples, discard, and roughly chop (including peel). Mince garlic and add to pot along with onions, red bell peppers, and apples.
- Add apple cider vinegar and salt to pot and set over high heat. When vinegar comes to a boil turn down to low and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- While relish is simmering finely chop jalapenos (only remove/discard seeds for half of them), chop cilantro, and set aside. I highly recommend wearing latex or rubber gloves while chopping the jalapenos otherwise your hands could sting for a few hours...I know this from experience!
- To Can Recipe: Fill canning pot three-quarters full with water, cover, and set over high heat until it comes to a boil. You can either sterilize your jars in this pot of boiling water for 10 minutes or by using the heated drying cycle in your dishwasher. It's important to keep the jars hot and sterilized until ready for use. Be sure all canning utensils have been sterilized in hot soapy water as well. Also fill a small pot with water to sterilized lids and bands. Water for lids/bands should be hot at about 180 degrees F, but not boiling. Leave them in hot water (on simmer) until ready for use. If water gets cold remove lids/bands and heat up water to 180 degrees F again before adding them back in.
- After the 1 hour and 15 minutes is up the relish should have boiled down a bit. Add the jalapenos, cilantro and cumin to pot and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Use either an immersion blender or potato masher to process the mixture into a small dice, but not a puree. I highly recommending owning an immersion blender if you don't have one already...it's perfect for pureeing soups and other recipes like this relish without having transfer batches back and forth between a blender, which makes a mess!
- To Freeze Recipe: At this point divvy up relish among freezer safe containers and once cool transfer to freezer. If using glass jars be sure to leave enough room at the top for the relish to expand during freezing. You can skip the last two steps.
- To Fill Jars for Canning: Turn relish back up to a boil. Remove jars from hot water, shake out excess water, and set near pot. Using a sterilized ladle and funnel, fill the jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace at the top. Slide a non-metallic utensil into jar to remove any air bubbles. Wipe off rim of jar with a clean cloth. Using sterilized tongs (or magnetic lid lifter) carefully place lids onto filled jars. You can touch top of lids once they are on jar, but do not touch underneath or on inside of jar to keep everything sterilized. Screw on bands by only touching the outside, although bands should not be too tight.
- To Process Jars: Bring water in canning pot back up to a boil. Using jar lifter carefully transfer jars to canning pot. Jars should not directly be touching the bottom of the pot and instead be separated either by a canning rack or simple dish towel. Once water comes back to a boil start timing from that moment and process jars for 15 minutes. After time is up using jar lifter carefully remove jars from boiling water and transfer them to a clean dish towel. Let jars rest until they cool. If jar lids haven't already popped/sealed you should hear the sound...and if a jar doesn't seal within 24 hours transfer it to fridge and eat within 3 - 4 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1801 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOMEMADE PICO DE GALLO (FRESH TOMATO SALSA)
Pico de Gallo is a fresh tomato salsa popular in Mexico. Use ripe tomatoes for this. Not all tomatoes are created equal. When choosing tomatoes, look for tomatoes that are deeply colored and firm, with a little give. If they don't smell like anything, skip them. They should smell like a tomato - sweet and woody.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Yield Makes 8 servings or about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, diced peppers and lime juice to a bowl. Generously season with salt - start with 1/2 teaspoon and go from there. Set the salsa aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
- After this time, stir the salsa - making sure to distribute the juices left at the bottom of the bowl. Taste and adjust with more salt.
- Store up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 33, Protein 1 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
FRESH TOMATO RELISH
My two grown sons actually eat this as a salad, but that's a bit too hot for me! The recipe's from my late husband's mother, and I haven't varied it over the years. I usually make a batch as soon as the first tomatoes of the season are ready. -Lela Baskins, Windsor, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield about 6 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; add vinegar mixture and mix well. Spoon into storage containers, allowing 1/2-in. headspace. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 9 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MEXICAN RELISH (CILANTRO, ONIONS AND LIME)
Provided by Sia
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Once the cilantro is cleaned dice it up and add to a bowl
- Dice up a small white onion, or half of a large one and add the diced onions to the bowl with the cilantro
- Add the juice from one lime
- Add salt to taste (approx. 1/2 tsp)
- Mix together well, and store in the refrigerator
GRILLED TRI-TIP ROAST WITH TEQUILA MARINADE AND CHERRY TOMATO RELISH
Categories Tequila Beef Tomato Marinate Low Carb Lime Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk first 10 ingredients in medium bowl. Using small sharp knife, pierce meat all over. Place meat in large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, turning plastic bag occasionally.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove meat from marinade. Discard marinade. Grill meat to desired doneness, about 10 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board. Tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Cut diagonally across grain. Serve meat with Cherry Tomato Relish.
TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO
Another magazine find. The lemon rind and juice get utilized in this salad. I love the lemon oil fragrance in the lemon skin! I had it as a side dish with shrimp scampi and it went well. Nice with sea salt.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Lemon
Time 15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place tomatoes and cilantro in large bowl.
- With a vegetable peeler, carefully remove peel from lemon, leaving white pith behind.
- Toss with tomatoes.
- Squeeze lemon to make 1/4 cup juice; pour in oil and whisk with lemon juice until blended.
- Pour over tomatoes; toss lightly, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.5, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 0.6
CORN AND TOMATO RELISH
A crisp corn salsa lends Mexican flair to everything from tacos to turkey burgers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Mexican-Inspired Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine corn, tomato, scallion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 1 g
GRILLED FISH WITH TOMATO CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Either grill fish over medium-hot coals outdoors or broil it in the oven. Measure fish at thickest point and cook it 10 minutes to the inch.
- Whisk oil with vinegar and mustard. Stir in scallions, cilantro and tomatoes. Season with pepper.
- When fish is cooked, spoon some vinaigrette onto each of four dinner plates; arrange fish on top, and top with additional vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 339, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 87 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOMATO AND CILANTRO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
There is something wickedly good about this sammie combo, if you love cilantro, you must try this!
Provided by Lynn Socko
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. I've used good quality sandwich bread, but day old focaccia bread, french bread or ciabatta bread or buns works wonderfully as well. For cheese Iv'e used pepper jack, Asadero, Muenster, Cheddar, I do prefer a white melting cheese.
- 2. Slice tomato(es) and cook over low heat in a non stick skillet with a tsp of olive oil for about 10 min. turning once.
- 3. Spray one side of bread with spray oil, spread Thai chili sauce on other side. You want the Thai chili sauce on the inside of your sandwich, place cheese on on Thai sauce.
- 4. Place tomatoes on next.
- 5. Then onion slices and cilantro.
- 6. Finish off with more cheese. Toast on griddle, grill or in skillet till bread is browned and cheese is melted.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and cilantro.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the tomatoes and cilantro by hand.
- Be sure to drain the tomatoes well before adding them to the relish.
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño pepper to taste.
- The relish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Cilantro tomato relish is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for adding a pop of flavor to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican dishes. It's also great on grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp. And it makes a delicious addition to sandwiches, wraps, and salads. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make condiment, give cilantro tomato relish a try.
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