LBQ with Stephanie’s Green Salsa

  • 1 bunch cilantro(60g)
  • 1 bunch parsley (60g)
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 2-3 jalapeno’s, seeds removed (I use only one)
  • 6-7 Roma or 4 whole tomatoes (or sub 1/2 (28oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained)
  • Steamed rice
  • Pinto beans
  • Baby spinach
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Large flour tortillas
  • Pesto, optional
  • Olive oil, optional
  • Garnish: Diced red onions, thinly slinky sliced English cucumber, sour cream

  1. Remove stems and roughly chop 1 bunch cilantro and 1 bunch parsley; set aside
  2. Roughly chop tomatoes, set aside a handful for garnish
  3. In a food processor, pulse together:
    • 1 large clove garlic
    • 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1.5 teaspoons salt
    • 2-3 jalapeno’s, seeds removed (spicy! I use only one)
    • 6-7 Roma or 4 whole tomatoes
    • Drizzle or olive oil (optional)
    • Pour into a container, and refrigerate unused portion – best used within 2 days.

How to serve:

  1. Spread pesto along half of a flour tortilla.
  2. Top with rice, pinto beans, spinach, and mozzarella; Fold in half, and heat until cheese is melted.
  3. Top with a generous amount of green salsa, fresh tomatoes, sliced English cucumbers, diced red onion, and a dollop of sour cream.

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