Tomato and Chili Sauce
A quick, tangy, and spicy sauce made with ripe tomatoes, fresh red chilies, garlic, and lime. Perfect for drizzling over tacos, eggs, or grilled meats.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 45
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 2 whole red chili peppers
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 whole lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Roughly chop the 4 tomatoes and 2 red chili peppers (remove seeds for less heat). Peel the 2 garlic cloves.
- 2
In a blender, combine the chopped tomatoes, chilies, garlic, juice of 1 lime, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the blended sauce and cook, stirring, until it thickens slightly and darkens in color, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Taste and adjust salt or lime juice if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- Blender
- Small saucepan
- Knife
- Cutting board
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