Romesco (Roasted Red Pepper Sauce)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
63 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Vegan
Romesco (Roasted Red Pepper Sauce)
Description
Romesco (Roasted Red Pepper Sauce) is a richly flavored sauce made by blending roasted red bell peppers with almonds, garlic, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, olive oil, parsley, salt, and water or fresh tomato. The nuts and olive oil create a smooth, creamy texture despite its vegan ingredients. The roasted peppers provide sweetness and depth, while smoked paprika adds a mild smoky flavor. The red pepper flakes contribute subtle heat, adjustable to taste.
Blending these ingredients produces a thick, spreadable sauce versatile for various culinary uses. Romesco can be served alongside grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables, spread on sandwiches, or used as a dip. Its balanced tanginess from vinegar and brightness from fresh parsley rounds out the flavors.
Adjustments like swapping almonds for cooked chickpeas offer nut-free alternatives. The sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to a week, making it convenient to prepare ahead. Homemade roasting of red peppers avoids store-bought options and enhances freshness if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 large red bell pepper 8 ounces, roasted
- 1/2 cup almonds 73 grams; or any other nut, whole
- 2 garlic 10 grams, cloves
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (15 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes use more for more spice, crushed
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (54 grams)
- 1/4 cup parsley 14 grams, fresh
- 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 grams, fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup water (or 1 fresh Roma tomato)
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides, as needed.
- Taste and adjust any seasoning, as needed. You can add up to 1/4 teaspoon more salt, for extra flavor, or more red pepper flakes, if you want a spicier flavor. You can also add more water, just a tablespoon at a time, until the consistency is as runny as you like. Transfer to an airtight jar and store in the fridge until you're ready to use it. You can store this sauce for up to a week in the fridge.
Notes
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, substitute almonds with cooked chickpeas without changing other ingredients.
- Roasting your own red bell peppers at home is a straightforward alternative to using jarred roasted peppers.
- Adjust water quantity to reach desired sauce consistency by adding a tablespoon at a time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 752IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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