Fool's Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: Fool's Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil, plus more; olive oil (for frying); 2 slices sourdough bread; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped roughly; ½ cup almonds, toasted; 2 large dried ancho chiles, soaked 6-8 hrs, seeded and roughly chopped; 1 cup canned plum tomatoes, liquid reserved; ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes or ½ cup dried tomatoe; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (pimenton); ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 12 lemon, juice of; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil, plus more
olive oil (for frying)
2 slices sourdough bread
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped roughly
½ cup almonds, toasted
2 large dried ancho chiles, soaked 6-8 hrs, seeded and roughly chopped
1 cup canned plum tomatoes, liquid reserved
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes or ½ cup dried tomatoe
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (pimenton)
¼ cup red wine vinegar
12 lemon, juice of
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)

1
Heat half an inch of olive oil in saute pan and fry bread, browning both sides.
2
In a food processor, grind garlic, almonds and bread.
3
Process until fine.
4
Add the anchos, tomatoes and pimenton.
5
Puree until smooth.
6
Add vinegar and lemon juice and puree.
7
While blending, drizzle in the olive oil.
8
If texture isnt loose enough, add some of the reserved tomato juice, or additional lemon juice.
9
Season with salt.
10
Eat with grilled vegetables such as green onions, asparagus or leeks, and grilled fish or chicken.

464

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, plus more, olive oil (for frying), 2 slices sourdough bread, 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped roughly, and more.

Yes, Fool's Romesco Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fool's Romesco Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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