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Romesco Sauce

Romesco Sauce

A vibrant, nutty, and smoky Spanish sauce made from roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, and olive oil, perfect for drizzling over grilled vegetables, meats, or fish

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large roasted red peppers, peeled
  • ½ cup raw almonds, toasted
  • 2 garlic cloves, roasted or raw
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F if roasting peppers and garlic
  2. Add roasted peppers, almonds, garlic, tomato paste, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper to a food processor
  3. Roast peppers and garlic if not already done, then peel
  4. Pulse the mixture until it begins to come together, scraping sides as needed
  5. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending to emulsify
  6. Taste and adjust salt or vinegar as needed
  7. Spoon over grilled meats, vegetables, or serve as a dip

Notes

  • Use homemade roasted peppers for the best flavor
  • Toast almonds slightly for a richer taste
  • Blend until smooth but leave a bit of texture for character
  • Let the sauce sit for an hour to deepen flavors
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼ cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Romesco, Spanish sauce, roasted red pepper sauce, nutty sauce, vegan sauce