Romesco 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
6 servings
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Calories
198 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Spanish
Romesco Sauce
Description
Romesco Sauce is a rich, textured sauce made by combining toasted hazelnuts and almonds with fire roasted tomatoes, jarred roasted red bell peppers, garlic, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and kosher salt. Olive oil is blended in to create a smooth consistency, balancing the nutty and smoky flavors with acidity and richness.
The toasting of nuts enhances their flavor while rubbing the hazelnut skins off prevents bitterness. The inclusion of roasted vegetables and smoked paprika adds depth and smokiness.
This sauce can be used as a dip, condiment, or accompaniment to grilled fish, poultry, or vegetables. Garnishing with chopped nuts and fresh parsley adds texture and freshness. Its velvety yet slightly coarse character makes it a distinct addition to meals.
Using slivered almonds is a practical substitution for blanched almonds to streamline preparation without sacrificing texture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup hazelnuts raw
- ½ cup almonds slivered
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced fire roasted tomatoes drained
- 1 (12-ounce) jar red bell pepper drained, roasted
- 3 garlic peeled, cloves
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil or more for a thinner texture
Instructions
- In a small pan over medium heat, toast the hazelnuts for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then transfer them to a plate to cool.
- While the hazelnuts are cooling, toast the almonds for 3 to 4 minutes in the same pan, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Once the hazelnuts are cool to the touch, rub them together with your hands or a kitchen towel to remove their skins.
- In a high-powered blender or food processor, add the nuts, tomatoes, red peppers, garlic, vinegar, paprika, salt, and oil, and blend until smooth.
- Garnish with chopped nuts, fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Slivered almonds work well here because their skins have been removed, but blanched almonds are a fine alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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