Betty's Perky Picante Sauce
Instructions
Saute cup chopped onion, cup chopped green pepper, and 1 minced garlic clove in 1 tablespoon heated olive oil, until vegetables are tender. Combine sauted vegetables, cup chopped tomato, 1 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno pepper, teaspoon dried oregano, teaspoon dried cumin, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon white vinegar in container of an electric blender. Process for a few seconds, until smooth, but still showing bits of the individual ingredients. Add an 8-oz. can of tomato sauce, and pulse or stir well. Pour into a serving bowl and serve immediately. (You may cover and chill the sauce to serve it cold; also, you may heat it in a small pot, if you prefer to serve it hot. It is very versatile!) I hope you enjoy this Perky Picante Sauce! --Betty