Romesco Sauce
Romesco sauce is a flavorful Spanish sauce made with roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Almonds - 1/2 cup, toasted
- Roasted red peppers - 2 large
Let's Get Started
- In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce is creamy and emulsified.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the romesco sauce to a jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve as a dip, spread, or sauce for grilled meats, vegetables, or seafood.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 2g