Sarah’s Fresh Picante Sauce

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 16

Spicy and fresh Sarah's Fresh Picante Sauce recipe to add some heat to your meals

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

0.2g

Sarah's Fresh Picante Sauce is a versatile and spicy addition to any meal. Made with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions, this sauce packs a punch of flavor while also providing several health benefits. Whether paired with chips, used as a marinade for steak or chicken, or spread on a sandwich, this sauce elevates any dish. With the addition of hot red pepper sauce, this recipe is sure to add some heat to your meals, making it ideal for those who love a bit of spice in their food.

Instructions

1.	Thoroughly wash and dry all vegetables.
2.	Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the stem, then set them aside.
3.	Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
4.	Roughly chop the cilantro and green onions.
5.	In a large blender, combine the tomatoes, garlic cloves, cilantro, green onions, salt, and pepper, blending until you get the preferred texture.
6.	Add hot red pepper sauce and tomato sauce if needed, then blend again.
7.	Pour the mixture into a bowl and chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
8.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This sauce is packed with fresh and healthy vegetables, adding a pop of flavor and spiciness to any meal.

It can be used as a dip, marinade, or sauce to complement a variety of dishes.

CONS

Some people may find this sauce too spicy for their taste.

It requires some prep time and a blender to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Cilantro is known to aid digestion, lower blood sugar levels, and fight inflammation.
Green onions are low in calories and high in antioxidants and vitamin C, which supports the immune system.

	8 medium tomatoes
	4 garlic cloves
	1 bunch fresh cilantro
	2 -3 bunches green onions
	1 -2 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon pepper
	10 dashes hot red pepper sauce ( Tapatio )
	1 -2 cup tomato sauce ( if needed )