SPICY CHIPOTLE CHILE SALSA Vegan

Fresh and zesty, this easy salsa is spiced with the smoky, haunting flavor of chipotle. Use as a topping for burritos or quesadillas or spoon it into a bowl of soup. If tasty plum tomatoes are unavailable, use good-quality canned diced tomatoes, well drained.

Prep Time: About 10 minutes
Makes about 2 cups

2	cups diced ripe tomatoes, preferably plum tomatoes
2	tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2	tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2	teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper
2	teaspoons minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce
2	tablespoons fresh lime juice
½	teaspoon coarse salt

In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, chipotle, lime juice and salt. Stir to blend. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. It will keep, refrigerated, for up to 5 days.