Mmmm Roasted Romesco Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the smoky, nutty, and vibrant flavors of "Mmmm Roasted Romesco Sauce." This roasted Spanish-inspired classic combines charred red bell peppers, ripe tomato, and roasted garlic with toasted almonds and smoky paprika for a deeply flavorful dip or spread. A touch of tangy red wine vinegar and the creaminess from extra-virgin olive oil bring balance and smoothness to this versatile sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a topping for grilled vegetables, a dip for crusty bread, or a bold accompaniment to roasted meats or seafood. It's delicious served warm, at room temperature, or chilled—an easy, must-try condiment for any occasion! Keywords: roasted romesco sauce, smoky romesco dip, Spanish sauce recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole red bell peppers
- 1 whole ripe tomato
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 0.33 cup blanched almonds
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 piece toasted bread slice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the red bell peppers, tomato, and garlic cloves (unpeeled) onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat.
Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the peppers are blistered and slightly charred.
Remove the tray from the oven and let the vegetables cool slightly. Peel the garlic and remove the skins and seeds from the peppers.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Tear the toasted bread slice into small pieces.
In a food processor, combine the roasted vegetables, toasted almonds, bread pieces, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until a rough paste forms.
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil, blending until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the romesco sauce to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra olive oil. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.7 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2530 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1276 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
