Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3                    garlic cloves -- peeled
   1      medium        onion -- quartered
   3      large         tomatoes
   1                    canned chipotle chile in adobo
     1/4  cup           lime juice
   2      tablespoons   salad oil
     1/4  cup           fresh cilantro leaves -- chopped

Preparation:

Place a 10 to 12 inch uncoated frying pan over high heat. Add garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Cook, turning often with tongs, until charred on all sides (about 10 minutes). Remove from pan and let cool. Cut tomatoes in half crosswise and discard seeds. In a blender or food processor, combine vegetables, chipotle, lime juice, oil and cilantro; whirl to desired consistency. Makes 3 cups.