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Romesco Sauce
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Roasted red pepper sauce made with toasted almonds and garlic.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: red pepper sauce, roasted red pepper sauce, romesco sauce
Servings: 4
Author: Rosa
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
  • 2 roasted red peppers, from a jar
  • 2 cloves of garlic, grated
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley or cilantro
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or Maldon salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes or aleppo pepper
Instructions

  1. Lightly toast the slivered almonds on the stove top in a non-stick pan. Set aside.

  2. Add all of the other ingredients to the food processor. Then add the toasted almonds. 

  3. Blend until smooth and serve.

Recipe Notes
  • If the sauce is a little too thick, you can add a tbsp or two of water to loosen it.