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Homemade Romesco Sauce

Easy Homemade Romesco Sauce for Your Flavorful Dishes

This Homemade Romesco Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that transforms your dishes with flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups roasted red peppers jarred peppers can be used for convenience
  • 1 cup raw almonds or substituted with cashews or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed or soaked dried tomatoes work best
  • 2 cloves garlic adjust to preference for milder or stronger taste
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar balsamic or lemon juice can be alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle or substitute with smoked paprika for milder heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup olive oil any neutral oil can work, but olive oil adds best flavor

Equipment

  • food processor
  • High-speed blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Homemade Romesco Sauce
  1. Gather all ingredients: roasted red peppers, raw almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, chipotle, salt, and olive oil.
  2. In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, drained sun-dried tomatoes, raw almonds, garlic, vinegar, chipotle, and salt. Pulse for 30 seconds.
  3. With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil gradually, blending until emulsified and smooth, about 30 seconds.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust the flavor with more vinegar, salt, or chipotle as needed and blend briefly.
  5. Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh roasted red peppers instead of jarred. Adjust texture preference between chunky and smooth by blending time.

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