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Ingredients
- 4 small firm Roma tomatoes (approx. 8 oz = 230 g)
- 1 small onion (approx. 1.5 oz = 45 g)
- 1 small or medium raw jalapeno pepper (approx. 0.7 oz = 20 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1–2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice from organic limes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 234g | |
| Calories 65 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.41g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.07g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium 453mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 15.87g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 7.17g | 5% |
| Protein 2.28g | 4% |
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