Zesty Habanero Picante Sauce: Spicy Tex-Mex Delight

Picante Sauce Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 cups, approximately
🍳 Yield: 4 cups, approximately

Description:

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this zesty Picante Sauce, perfect for adding a kick to your favorite Tex-Mex or Mexican dishes. With its simple preparation and bold taste, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.

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Ingredients:

• 6 ounces no-added-salt tomato paste
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1-2 habanero peppers
• 1 green pepper
• 1 green onion
• 2 tomatoes

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Gather all the ingredients required for the recipe.

2. Blend the Base:

   • In an electric blender or food processor, combine the tomato paste, vinegar, water, chili powder, and habanero peppers (with seeds if you prefer extra heat).

3. Puree the Mixture:

   • Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and well-incorporated consistency, ensuring that the habanero peppers are fully incorporated for that spicy kick.

4. Transfer to Container:

   • Pour the blended mixture into a suitable storage container, ensuring you scrape out all the flavorful goodness from the blender or food processor.

5. Add Remaining Ingredients:

   • Finely chop the green pepper, green onion, and tomatoes.
   • Add these chopped vegetables to the container with the blended mixture.

6. Mix Well:

   • Gently stir the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed throughout the sauce, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.

7. Chill and Serve:

   • Place the container of Picante Sauce in the refrigerator to chill, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
   • Once adequately chilled, serve your homemade Picante Sauce alongside your favorite dishes, such as tacos, burritos, nachos, or as a dipping sauce for chips.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

• Calories: 48.5
• Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 44.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 10.5g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 5.4g
• Protein: 2.4g

Recipe Notes:

• Customize Heat Level: Adjust the quantity of habanero peppers according to your desired level of spiciness. For a milder sauce, use only one pepper or remove the seeds before blending.
• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, ensuring that the flavors remain fresh and vibrant.
• Versatile Usage: This Picante Sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used as a condiment, dip, or marinade for various dishes. Feel free to get creative and explore different ways to incorporate this flavorful sauce into your meals.