Description
A rich, earthy sauce from Catalonia, Spain, made with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, nuts, and garlic, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 roasted red peppers
- 2 fresh tomatoes
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread your tomatoes and peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzling them lightly with olive oil. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until soft and slightly charred.
- While vegetables roast, place your nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for about 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Once veggies have cooled, blend them with the nuts, peeled garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and smoked paprika until smooth. Adjust texture with more olive oil or water if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or extra vinegar as needed.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Allow the sauce to cool before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Romesco sauce, Spanish condiment, roasted peppers, healthy sauce, vegan recipe