Quick Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: Quick Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large dried ancho chile; 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1 tsp. sweet paprika; 1 pimiento (whole jarred sweet red pepper), drained and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.); 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes; 1 slice whole-grain bread; 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds; 2 1/2 tsp. sherry vinegar

Servings: persons

1 large dried ancho chile
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 tsp. sweet paprika
1 pimiento (whole jarred sweet red pepper), drained and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 slice whole-grain bread
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
2 1/2 tsp. sherry vinegar

1
Place ancho chile in small bowl, and cover with boiling water.
2
Soak 10 minutes, or until soft.
3
Drain, remove stem and seeds, and thinly slice.
4
Heat 1 Tbs.
5
oil in skillet over medium heat.
6
Add onion, paprika, and ancho chile; saute 6 minutes, or until onion turns golden.
7
Add pimiento and garlic, then broth; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Stir in tomatoes and their juice.
9
Tear bread into small pieces, and add to skillet, along with almonds.
10
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes.
11
Stir in vinegar and remaining 1 Tbs.
12
oil.
13
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
14
Transfer mixture to food processor, and pulse until chunky-smooth.

520

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large dried ancho chile, 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1 tsp. sweet paprika, and more.

Yes, Quick Romesco Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quick Romesco Sauce

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