Description
Romesco sauce is a vibrant Spanish condiment made from roasted red peppers and nuts, perfect for elevating grilled meats, vegetables, or as a flavorful dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup almonds or hazelnuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for efficiency.
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden (about 5 minutes).
- In a food processor, combine roasted peppers, toasted nuts, garlic, tomato, paprika, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with bread or as a topping on grilled dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by swapping almonds for hazelnuts or adding spices to suit your taste. For best flavor, roast your own peppers instead of using jarred ones.