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Romesco Sauce Recipe

Romesco Sauce

Amy
Romesco sauce is a vibrant, flavor-packed condiment that elevates any dish in just five minutes. Its rich, smoky base of roasted red peppers and almonds creates a velvety texture that’s both creamy and slightly chunky.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 roasted red bell peppers*, skin and seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup mix of almonds and peeled hazelnuts
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas**, drained and rinsed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, place the peppers, olive oil, water, nuts, tomato paste, vinegar, chickpeas, garlic, paprika, salt, and pinches of pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve with crusty bread or grilled vegetables. For more serving suggestions, see the blog post above.
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