2004 Quick Picante Sauce

By boandozzy

One serving (1/4 cup sauce) equals 35 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 404 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Quick Picante Sauce in Light & Tasty February/March 2003, p16

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 peel
• 5 drops hot pepper sauce
• Tortilla chips

Preparation

Step 1

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