Recipe

Spicy Banana Habanero Salsa

By: 

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time: 

20 minutes

Servings: 

6

This Caribbean inspired salsa’s sweet-hot flavor adds zest to a simply prepared meal of fish or poultry, and tops a morning omelet or breakfast sandwich with tropical flair.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger,peeled and minced
  • 2 large firm bananas, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon fresh habanero pepper, seeded and minced (1 pepper)

Preparation

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, brown sugar and fresh ginger. Add the bananas, peppers, onion and cilantro and mix well.

Serving Suggestion

This Caribbean inspired salsa’s sweet-hot flavor adds zest to a simply prepared meal of fish or poultry, and tops a morning omelet or breakfast sandwich with tropical flair. Add chunks of ripe mango or pineapple if you like!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 106, Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 3 mg, Carbohydrate: 17 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 1 g