5 from 18 votes
Romesco Sauce
Romesco Sauce blends toasted hazelnuts, slivered almonds, fire roasted tomatoes, roasted red peppers, garlic, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and olive oil into a smooth, bright condiment. Its nutty texture pairs well with grilled meats or vegetables. The toasting of nuts and use of smoky elements contribute to its layered flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
198 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Spanish
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.
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Notes
- Slivered almonds work well here because their skins have been removed, but blanched almonds are a fine alternative.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% 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.