Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce balances bright, fresh pepper flavor with a smooth, velvety texture from oil, delivering a lively heat that wakes up any dish. Boiled jalapeños are blended silky with a touch of salt and pepper, making a versatile condiment that’s great with tacos, eggs, grilled meats, or snacks. Serve warm for a softer bite or chilled for a sharper, zippy kick.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Set aside 1 jalapeño pepper. Remove the stems from the remaining jalapeños, cut them in half lengthwise, and take out the seeds.
- 2
Put the seeded jalapeños into a large pot of boiling water and boil for about 15 minutes. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the boiling water, then drain.
- 3
Cut the stem off the remaining whole jalapeño and put all the jalapeños into a blender. Add the reserved 2 tablespoons of boiling water and the canola oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve hot or chilled.
- Calories 13.2 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 1.26 g 0%
- Total Fat 0.94 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 44.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 9.57 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 21.09 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce is made with 3 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Jalapeño Pepper, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 13.2 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Jalapeño Pepper, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 13.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce healthy?
- Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 13.2 calories and 0.18 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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