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Easy Homemade Romesco Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Homemade Romesco Sauce is a flavorful and authentic Spanish sauce made by blending roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices. Perfect as a dipping sauce or accompaniment to grilled vegetables, meats, or seafood, this recipe combines smoky, tangy, and nutty flavors into a smooth, vibrant sauce ready in just 5 minutes.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ oz Roasted Red Peppers
  • â…“ cup Raw Almonds
  • â…› cup Sun-dried Tomatoes
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • ½ tablespoon Vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Chipotle
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including roasted red peppers, raw almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, chipotle, salt, and olive oil to ensure smooth blending.
  2. Blend Ingredients: Place all the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined, forming a creamy sauce texture.
  3. Season the Sauce: Taste the sauce and adjust the salt as needed for balance and flavor enhancement.
  4. Serve: Serve the romesco sauce alongside your favorite dishes, such as grilled vegetables, fish, or meats, or use it as a dip.

Notes

  • If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse the blender a few times instead of blending until fully smooth.
  • You can substitute raw almonds with roasted almonds for a nuttier flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of chipotle to increase or decrease spiciness according to your taste.
  • Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This sauce can be easily prepared by grinding ingredients manually using a mortar and pestle if a blender is not available.