Picante Sauce

Name: Picante Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 garlic clove, halved; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest; 5 drops hot pepper sauce; Tortilla chips

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Use this picante sauce, which is a smooth version of salsa, on top of eggs, beans, nachos or anything else!

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
5 drops hot pepper sauce
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Hot pepper sauce and a jalapeno pepper give this snappy sauce just the right amount of zip. It makes a great dip for tortilla chips or a tangy sauce for tacos and fajitas. This is always a big hit at parties and office gatherings. I even make it for my mother when she needs to bring a dip to a party. —Barbara Sellers, Shreveport, Louisiana

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