Quick Picante Sauce

From Tastefully Simple "Hot pepper sauce and a jalapeno pepper give this snappy sauce just the right amount of zip. It makes a great dip for tortilla chips or a tangy sauce for tacos and fajitas. "This is always a big hit at parties and office gathering," writes Barbara Sellers of Shreveport, Louisiana. "I even make it for my mother when she needs to bring a dip to a party."

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can 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

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 5 servings.
2. Editor's Note: When cutting hot peppers, disposable gloves are recommended. Avoid touching your face.