Heart-Healthy Tomato Relish
Elevate your meals with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Tomato Relish, a versatile condiment that's bursting with fresh flavors and simple ingredients. This relish combines juicy Roma or cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell peppers, and aromatic garlic and onion, all brought together with tangy apple cider vinegar and a touch of extra virgin olive oil for a guilt-free, heart-smart recipe. Fresh parsley and basil provide fragrant herbaceous notes, while optional honey and red chili flakes allow you to balance mild sweetness with a subtle kick of heat. Perfect as a topping for grilled vegetables, lean proteins, or whole grain dishes, this easy-to-make relish takes just 15 minutes to prep and is naturally low in fat and sodium, making it an ideal choice for light, healthy eating. Serve this refreshing condiment chilled to let the flavors shine, and take your dishes to the next level with a pop of color and taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes (preferably Roma or cherry)
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for mild sweetness)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Wash and prepare the vegetables: Dice the tomatoes, finely chop the red onion and red bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the garlic and red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and stir well. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start breaking down.
Pour in the apple cider vinegar, and mix in the honey (if using), black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and basil leaves.
Allow the relish to cool completely. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavor.
Serve as a topping for grilled vegetables, fish, chicken, or whole grain dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2875 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
