Salsa Recipe for Cinco De Mayo

Because it is Cinco De Mayo, I thought I'd make homemade Salsa.  Here's a simple easy recipe.

2 Tomatoes on the Vine
1 can (16oz) Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes Mexican Recipe
1/2 Medium onion
Handful of Cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar
lime (optional)

Add fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, onion in food processor and chop coarsely.  Remove and place in medium bowl with cilantro and sugar.  Mix with spoon.  (optional- squeeze 1/2 of the lime juice now)  Serve with your favorite tortilla chips. We especially liked this recipe with the Tostitos Multi-grain Tortilla Chips.

What is Cinco De Mayo?

Mexico stopped making payments to France because their country was in debt. So, France invaded Mexico to collect the payment. However, on May 5, 1862,  in the city of Puebla Mexico, Mexican forces were able to defeat the well-equipped soldiers from France.

California was the first state to recognize and celebrate Cinco De Mayo, in the 1860s.  So, every year, on May 5th the people of the United States celebrate this victory by remembering the people's cultures, history, celebrations with dance, drink and food.

Cinco De Mayo

Happy Cinco De Mayo Day to all!  I had a taste for Chipotle's Cilantro and Lime Rice entre.  But since I am frugal at times, and prefer to make it here, rather than spend money on take-out food; I wanted to make it at home and so I "googled" a recipe for it. Got lots of results but I like this one particular site.  It's Closet Cooking Blog.  This guy had a recipe that I was looking for and it looks easy to make.  His version of the Cilantro and Lime Rice Recipe here.  
Along with the rice recipe, I will make a low-fat Chimichanga.  A simple recipe that a friend made and shared with me.

Ingredients:

1/2# ground tukey breast
1 Taco Bell Taco Seasoning
Low-fat Shredded Cheese, cheddar
water
Taco Sauce ( I use Ortega brand )
1 can Fat-Free Refried Beans
1/2 frozen corn kernels
12 Low Fat Tortillas

Directions:

Brown turkey breast.  Add Taco Seasoning and water and simmer following the directions on the package. Add the corn and heat thru, about 6 minutes.  Now, on 1/2 of the tortilla and spread about 1 tablespoon of the refried beans.  Add 2 tablespoonful of the turkey mixture and place in tortilla.  Add about a teaspoon of taco sauce, sprinkle a little cheese.  Roll it up and place in a 9x12 casserole glass dish.  Continue with the rest of the tortilla.  Then sprinkle cheese over the tortillas, cover and bake in 350 degrees for 20 minutes.