Toasted Jalapeno, Tomatillo And Watermelon Salsa

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 -10 medium tomatillos, skin removed, rinsed, and quartered
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons mild chili powder
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup watermelon, chunks
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large heavy saute pan over medium high heat.
• 2 add onion and saute for a few minutes.
• 3 add tomatillos, garlic, and jalapenos, saute until the onions and garlic begin to brown.
• 4 reduce the heat to low and sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the pan.
• 5 stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
• 6 remove rom the heat and let cool.
• 7 place the mixture in a blender or food precessor
• 8 add watermelon and puree, season to taste with salt and pepper.