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Romesco Sauce

A rich Catalan sauce made from roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and almonds blended with garlic and olive oil. Bold, smoky, and versatile as a dip, spread, or pasta sauce.

25 minEasyServes 8120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups jarred roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted
  • 2 plum tomato, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast 1/2 cup toasted blanched almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool.

  2. 2

    Add 2 cups drained jarred roasted red peppers, 2 halved plum tomato, 4 peeled garlic cloves, toasted almonds, 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to a blender or food processor.

  3. 3

    Blend until roughly combined, then slowly stream in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil while blending until the sauce reaches a smooth but slightly textured consistency.

  4. 4

    Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and taste, adjusting vinegar and seasoning as needed.

  5. 5

    Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for up to one week.

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What is Romesco Sauce?

A rich Catalan sauce made from roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and almonds blended with garlic and olive oil. Bold, smoky, and versatile as a dip, spread, or pasta sauce. This reference files it under Spanish sauce: made in a blender, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

Is toasting the nuts or seeds for Romesco Sauce necessary?

Step 1 reads: "Toast 1/2 cup toasted blanched almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 3-4 minutes." It is quick and it shows. Step 1 browns the natural oils, which deepens the flavor; raw, they taste flat by comparison. Watch the pan, because they go from toasted to burnt in under a minute.

Is Romesco Sauce spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Romesco Sauce comes from 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Romesco Sauce low-carb?

A serving of Romesco Sauce carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Romesco Sauce contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Romesco Sauce keep?

Refrigerate Romesco Sauce in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

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