Green Tomato Relish

This delicious, tangy relish of green tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spices, is perfect with sandwiches, potatoes, cheese, and lots of other entrees. A jar of this makes a great gift, too!

Step: 1

In a grinder or food processor, coarsely grind tomatoes, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and onions. (You may need to do this in batches.) Line a large colander with cheesecloth, place in sink or in a large bowl, and pour in tomato mixture to drain for 1 hour.

Step: 2

In a large, non-aluminum stockpot, combine tomato mixture, celery seed, mustard seed, salt, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step: 3

Sterilize enough jars and lids to hold relish (12 one-pint jars, or 6 one-quart jars). Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids.

Step: 4

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.

Step: 5

Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Relish can be stored for up to a year.

Per Serving: 32 calories; protein 0.5g; carbohydrates 7.6g; fat 0.1g; sodium 40.1mg.

Getting stay in and make food your dinner instead of dining out is good a step in the right direction if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no good way to know exactly what’s happen into the food you’re eating than by making it yourself! Making the best of the main dish is only half the battle , like that . And once you’ve mastering your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to turn your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

A side dish would easily derail your health goals, as sugar , sodium, fat, and calories would all get rather high quickly if you’re not think about it . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .