Description
This Easy Romesco Sauce recipe is a flavorful Spanish condiment made with roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, and smoked paprika. Creamy and versatile, it’s perfect for pairing with grilled vegetables, fish, or chicken.
Ingredients
Roasted Red Bell Pepper:
1 roasted red bell pepper (from a jar or freshly roasted)
Sun-Dried Tomatoes:
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
Almonds:
1/3 cup almonds (toasted)
Garlic:
2 cloves garlic, peeled
Red Wine Vinegar:
2 tablespoons
Olive Oil:
1/4 cup
Smoked Paprika:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper:
Pinch (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, garlic, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a food processor.
- Blend: Pulse until finely chopped. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning, adding cayenne pepper for extra heat if desired.
- Store: Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Romesco sauce pairs well with grilled vegetables, fish, chicken, or as a dip for bread.
- It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: No-cook, Food Processor
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
