Fresh Mint Chutney

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/fresh_mint_chutney.html

From EatingWell:  July/August 1996, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

This tangy herb chutney is delicious with grilled salmon or lamb. For the best results, make it shortly before serving.

4 servings, about 2 tablespoons each | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 small serrano or jalapeño pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
• 2 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon canola oil

Preparation

1. Place sugar and salt in a food processor. With the motor running, drop ginger, peppers and garlic through the feed tube; process until very finely chopped. Add mint and pulse until finely chopped. Add vinegar and oil and pulse to mix. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving : 41 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 6 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 389 mg Sodium; 14 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1 vegetable