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Spanish Romesco Sauce Recipe

Romesco sauce is a favorite in our household and is so great on everything from grilled chicken to grilled or steamed veggies.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 12 oz

Ingredients

  • 12 oz jar roasted red peppers drained
  • 2/3 cup raw slivered almonds
  • 1/2 shallot thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F. Spread your almonds out on a small baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
  • In the carafe of a high-powered blender, combine all the ingredients except for the olive oil. Blend on low and slowly increase the speed until the mixture is starting to smooth out.
  • With the blender running, slowly stream in the olive oil until well-emulsified and thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 4.9gProtein: 1.4gFat: 8.7gFiber: 1.1gSugar: 2.9g