Description
Romesco Sauce is a vibrant, nutty blend of roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and spices that elevates any dish. Perfect as a dip or drizzle, this sauce will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup almonds or hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Halve bell peppers and remove seeds. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet with halved tomatoes.
- Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes until charred. Meanwhile, toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, peel the skins off the peppers. Add them to a blender with roasted tomatoes, garlic, toasted nuts, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil for desired consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For a milder flavor, reduce the garlic amount. - Feel free to experiment with different nuts or add fresh herbs for unique variations.