This One Minute Salsa and Healthy Baked Chips is just a small little healthy break from all the desserts we have been featuring lately:) But it will be short lived because I have an absolutely amazing Pumpkin Cream Trifle to share with you on Monday. So, with that tempting dessert coming your way, you may want to snack light this weekend:) I have joined a ” lose 10 pounds by Christmas weight loss challenge”. I know call me crazy! I have been following the weight watchers program (that I have from when I joined after baby boy #4). It is going great! I love that you can still have a yummy treat (like trifle) if you are smart with other choices. This is my favorite “smart” snack. It is only ‘2 points’ on the WW program. Although, I really think that even if you are not watching your calories, this One Minute Salsa and Healthy Baked Chips is still a great snack. It comes together fast, tastes delicious and doesn’t add inches, you know?!
*Note: This recipe works great halved–just use 1 14oz can tomatoes
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One Minute Salsa and Healthy Baked Chips
Ingredients
Salsa:
- 1/2 small red onion, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup drained jarred pickled jalapenos
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
Healthy Baked Tortilla Chips
- 4 corn tortillas cut into 8 triangular pieces with a pizza cutter (just like you were cutting a pizza)
- Cooking spray
- Kosher salt
Instructions
Salsa:
- In the bowl of a food processor (or a blender), pulse the onion, cilantro, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic and salt until coarsely chopped.
- Add the drained tomatoes and pulse until combined. Don’t overprocess in this step if you want your salsa to remain chunky – just give it a few good 1-second pulses until everything is mixed. You can place the salsa in a fine mesh strainer or sieve and drain briefly if you want (I don’t). Transfer to a bowl and serve.
- Makes 3 cups.
Healthy Tortilla Chips:
- Spread the triangular pieces of corn tortillas on a baking sheet. I use my Pampered Chef Stoneware bar pan. Spray corn tortilla triangles with cooking spray and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 10+ minutes. Check often and stir once halfway thru if needed. Just watch them and take out when golden brown.
Recipe Source: My Kitchen Cafe–thanks Mel!
Can you tell me what brand of tortillas you use? I'd love to give these a try!
Can't wait to try this. I just started weight watchers last week, so chips and salsa for 2 points is AWESOME!
I must try this one, sounds great!
When I lost my weight on WW, the baked tortilla chips were a staple – completely forgot about them – thanks for the reminder!
Mmm… looks great, Mels! I love having another "winter" salsa recipe. And good luck on the weight loss challenge!
What a nice treat/snack for the upcoming "pie baking day".
This salsa looks awesome!! Sounds very similar to the one I make:) I'm def going to try making my own chips though-love that idea:)
Looks great and I appreciate the waist-friendly fare!