Vegan Salsa Brava
Elevate your appetizer spread with this rich and robust Vegan Salsa Brava, a plant-based twist on Spain’s iconic spicy tomato sauce. Made with simple yet flavorful ingredients like smoked paprika, garlic, and red wine vinegar, this recipe perfectly balances smoky, tangy, and spicy notes for a crowd-pleasing condiment. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's ideal for dipping crispy patatas bravas or drizzling over roasted veggies and grilled plant-based proteins. Customize the heat level with cayenne pepper or hot paprika and enjoy it blended smooth or left rustic for added texture. Perfect for tapas nights, this versatile vegan sauce is a bold addition to your repertoire that will impress everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon hot paprika or cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
Add the smoked paprika, hot paprika or cayenne pepper, and sugar, stirring well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Stir in the red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
For a smoother salsa, you can blend the mixture with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until desired consistency is reached.
Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1690 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1715 mg | 36% | |
*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.
