A salsa recipe perfect for Saturday and Sunday football games at the house. So simple to make with only 3 calories and 0 grams fat. A winning combination from a very accomplished Chef based in Chicago. Enjoy!

1/2 pound tomatoes

3 to 4 garlic cloves

2 to 3 canned chipotle peppers

Salt

Chopped onion and cilantro (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400*F.

2. Spread the tomatoes, garlic cloves and chipotle peppers on a baking sheet.

3. Roast for 10 minutes, removing the garlic after 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Let cool slightly and peel tomatoes, garlic and chipotles; transfer to a blender and puree until smooth, adding some water to thin it out if necessary.

Season to taste with salt.

Add onion and cilantro to taste, if you wish.

Makes about 2 cups.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Rick Bayless published in the Chicago Sun-Times on 9/30/09.

Photo courtesy of nanetteblanchard.blogspot.com.

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