Romesco dip
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5
Romesco dip
Description
The Romesco dip starts by toasting flaked almonds until fragrant and lightly browned, enhancing their nutty flavor. Roasted peppers from a jar combined with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic cloves, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper are processed together into a coarse sauce. Olive oil is then slowly incorporated while blending to achieve the desired consistency, resulting in a creamy yet textured dip.
This dip balances smoky, tangy, and spicy notes with the natural sweetness from peppers and sun-dried tomatoes and richness from olive oil and almonds. The parsley adds freshness, rounding out the flavor profile. The texture is thick but spreadable, ideal for serving alongside bread or using as a condiment with grilled vegetables or meats.
Romesco can be stored in a jar or bowl and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld further. The use of jarred roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes provides convenience without sacrificing depth of flavor. The inclusion of smoked paprika and cayenne introduces a gentle smoky heat, while sherry vinegar contributes brightness and acidity.
Ingredients
- 300 grams roasted peppers from a jar
- 150 grams sundried tomatoes from a jar
- 80 grams almonds flaked
- 2 garlic increase to three cloves if they are small, large cloves
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- black pepper a few generous grinds
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- First, toast the almond flakes in a pan. Cook until they smell fragrant and turn light brown.
- Next, add all the ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor. Blend until the sauce is mushy.
- Now, slowly pour in the olive oil while the processor is running. Keep blending until the sauce reaches the thickness you want.
- Finally, transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar to store.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1050mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 794IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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