Quick Picante Sauce

Name: Quick Picante Sauce
Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can 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 peel; 5 drops hot pepper sauce; tortilla chips

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can 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 peel
5 drops hot pepper sauce
tortilla chips

Directions

1

In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 5 servings.
2

Editor's Note: When cutting hot peppers, disposable gloves are recommended. Avoid touching your face.