Mango Ketchup

After you taste it, mango ketchup may be the only ketchup you'll want to have.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped
3 scallions, green parts only, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. fresh ginger
1/4 tsp. chopped cilantro
1 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped
meat from 1 ripe mango, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. hot sauce made from Scotch bonnet peppers
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:

Place a medium sautépan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, and let it get hot (about 1 minute).
Add the onion, scallions, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring regularly, until the onion begins to soften (about 3 minutes).
Add the cilantro, garlic, and mango, and cook 1 minute more.
Add the lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt and stir to combine.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to the bowl of a blender and pulse until just pureed, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time if necessary to facilitate blending.
Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.

Serves: 4

Serving size: 3/4 cup

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
54 calories
1 g protein
1 g fat
318 mg sodium
14 mg calcium

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
Use this delicious ketchup to top burgers, fish, and chicken dishes.

Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD

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