Description
This romesco sauce is smoky, nutty, and tangy, made with roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, and garlic. It’s a versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with vegetables, meats, seafood, or simply bread.
Ingredients
1 cup jarred roasted red peppers (about 3)
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
¼ cup sliced almonds
2–3 small garlic cloves
1 piece of toasted or stale bread (about ¾ cup), gluten-free if needed
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend on high until almost smooth, leaving a little texture.
- Serve immediately with bread, vegetables, meats, or seafood.
Notes
Swap almonds for hazelnuts or walnuts for a different flavor.
Add smoked paprika or a roasted chili for extra smokiness and heat.
Use gluten-free bread or substitute with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
Adjust thickness with extra olive oil or water if needed.
Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze in small portions for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
