Pico de Gallo Costa Rican Style

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers provide crunch and color with less heat.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas add creaminess while being lower in calories.

Chop tomatoes into small pieces.

Finely dice onions and add to the bowl.

Add half a bunch of cilantro to the mixture.

Squeeze juice from 8 lemons into the mixture, ensuring to remove the skin.

Add 1/4 cup of vinegar and salt to taste.

Add a little bit of ketchup to balance the acidity of the lemons.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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