Quick Picante Sauce

Transform your snacking game with this Quick Picante Sauce, a vibrant, homemade alternative to store-bought salsa. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe bursts with fresh flavors from ripe tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cilantro, perfectly balanced with a hint of spice from jalapeño peppers and a touch of sweetness. Featuring a lightly chunky texture, it’s ideal as a dip for tortilla chips or as a bold topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled favorites. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, this easy picante sauce is your new go-to for weeknight meals, casual gatherings, or party appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Fresh tomatoes
• 1 small White onion
• 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
• 2 medium Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables: Roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper. Peel the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Place the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and garlic in a food processor or blender.

Step 3

Add the fresh cilantro, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, sugar, and olive oil to the food processor.

Step 4

Pulse the mixture a few times until the vegetables are finely chopped, but not completely puréed. The texture should remain slightly chunky.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice as needed.

Step 6

Transfer the picante sauce to a serving bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	678.2 grams (678.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	290

Total Fat 15.30g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2396mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 37.70g	14%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 19.60g
Protein 6.50g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 106mg	8%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1480mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.8%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 47.9%