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Salsa Romesco

A rich Catalan sauce made from roasted red peppers, tomatoes, toasted nuts, and olive oil. It brings a smoky and tangy flavor to grilled vegetables, seafood, or crusty bread.

25 minEasyServes 8110 cal/serving

SpanishSauceStovetop and BlenderVeganVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbKosher-styleDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained
  • 2 plum tomatoes, roasted
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds, toasted
  • 2 tbsp hazelnuts, toasted
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 slices white bread, toasted
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast 1/4 cup toasted raw almonds, 2 tbsp toasted hazelnuts, and 2 slices toasted white bread in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Place 2 peeled garlic cloves, 2 roasted plum tomatoes, and 1 cup drained roasted red peppers into a food processor.

  3. 3

    Add the toasted 1/4 cup raw almonds, 2 tbsp hazelnuts, 2 slices white bread, 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to the food processor.

  4. 4

    Pulse until coarsely combined, then slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil while blending until smooth.

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Questions

What is Salsa Romesco?

A rich Catalan sauce made from roasted red peppers, tomatoes, toasted nuts, and olive oil. It brings a smoky and tangy flavor to grilled vegetables, seafood, or crusty bread. This reference files it under Spanish sauce: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Salsa Romesco?

The entry for Salsa Romesco calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I make Salsa Romesco gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Salsa Romesco is 2 slices white bread, toasted. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Salsa Romesco low-carb?

A serving of Salsa Romesco carries 5 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 25 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 5 percent.

How many carbs are in Salsa Romesco?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 5 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 2 g protein and 10 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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