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romesco sauce

Smoky Romesco Sauce Recipe: 5-Star Flavor in 10 Minutes

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Romesco sauce is a flavorful Spanish sauce made with roasted red peppers, nuts, and garlic. It’s perfect for dipping, spreading, or dressing dishes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large roasted red peppers
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 slice toasted bread
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the red peppers until charred, then peel and deseed.
  2. Blend roasted peppers, almonds, garlic, toasted bread, vinegar, and paprika until smooth.
  3. Slowly add olive oil while blending until emulsified.
  4. Season with salt to taste.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Adjust thickness with water or olive oil.
  • Use as a dip, spread, or sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: romesco sauce, Spanish sauce, roasted red pepper sauce, almond sauce