Description
This Easy Romesco Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful Spanish condiment made from roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, and spices. Perfect for adding a smoky, nutty kick to grilled vegetables, chicken, seafood, or sandwiches, this vegan and gluten-free sauce comes together effortlessly in just 10 minutes using a blender or food processor.
Ingredients
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Romesco Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- ¼ cup raw almonds
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients, ensuring the roasted red peppers are well drained and the tomato is chopped for easier blending.
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted red peppers, raw almonds, garlic clove, and chopped tomato. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add Seasonings and Oil: Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend again until the sauce is fully smooth and creamy, adjusting the texture by blending longer if necessary.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and modify the seasoning as preferred, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar to balance the flavors.
- Serve or Store: Serve the Romesco sauce immediately as a condiment or refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days for later use.
Notes
- For deeper, nuttier flavor, lightly toast the almonds in a dry skillet before blending.
- This sauce pairs excellently with grilled vegetables, chicken, seafood, or as a spread on sandwiches.
- You can substitute almonds with hazelnuts or walnuts for a different nutty profile.
