Midnight SALSA!

Secret Recipe!

One of the ways I manage my Night Eating Syndrome at its worst without losing control of my weight is to have plenty of healthy, low calorie density things prepared so that I don't unconsciously revert to poundage packing choices while I am asleep.

I use this salsa as a dip for veggies and as a salad dressing. I also add it to soups and use it as a starter for all sorts of cool stuff. The point I am trying to make is that it is NOT just for midnight snacking!
 Simple Salsa

• 2 cans petite diced tomatoes – drained - this is a Red-Pac product - or you can cut and remove the seeds from 8 tomatoes yourself.
  
• 1 large onion- finely chopped
• 1 green pepper- finely chopped
• 2 Tbs lime juice
• 1 Tbs chopped garlic (or more if you DARE!)
• 2 Tbs cilantro- or more to taste - 
• (You can substitute parsley or lemon basil - because for some people cilantro tastes like soap!)
• Sweeten to taste- optional  and I usually don't (Agave, Stevia)
  
• Toss ingredients in a bowl and you got SALSA!

Here is one way that you can use your simple salsa as a starter for something even better! 
2 cups of your salsa
1 can Black Beans
1 medium zucchini, diced
3 cups frozen corn, thawed and drained
1/2 cup white wine


1. Drain and rinse Black Beans

2. Heat Wine Medium Brassier or Sauce Pan

4. Warm salsa in Wine until the onions are translucent

5. Add Beans, Corn and Zucchini

6. Cover and allow to simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes

7. Add a little more Cilantro if you want toward the end of the simmer

8. Can be served over rice or quinoa and you can even poach fish on top of it -