Description
Romesco Sauce is a vibrant Spanish dip that combines roasted red peppers and nuts, creating a rich, flavorful addition to any dish. Perfect for dipping or drizzling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1/2 cup almonds (raw or toasted)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Roast fresh peppers at 425°F (220°C) until charred, about 20-30 minutes.
- Blend It Up: In a food processor, combine roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until creamy but slightly chunky.
- Add Oil and Vinegar: Gradually drizzle in olive oil while blending on low speed. Add red wine vinegar and blend briefly.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the sauce and adjust salt or vinegar to your preference.
- Chill Before Serving: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg