Picante Sauce Recipe

Fire up your taste buds with this quick and easy Picante Sauce! Ready in just 10 minutes, this vibrant sauce is healthy, bursting with flavor, and perfect for adding a fiery kick to your favorite dishes. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 48.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Picante Sauce

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How to Make Picante Sauce

  1. Combine 1 (28-ounce) can tomato paste, ½ cup white vinegar, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons chili powder, and 2-3 habanero peppers (with seeds for extra heat, remove some or all for less heat) in a high-speed blender or food processor.
  2. Puree until completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  3. Pour the pureed sauce into a clean storage container.
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
  6. (Optional) For a smoother sauce, strain the pureed mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before adding the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g