Rockin' Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: Rockin' Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slice country bread, lightly rubbed with olive oil; ¼ cup natural whole almond; ¼ cup hazelnuts; 4 cloves garlic, to taste (or more); 1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (see Note); 4 fat plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika or 2 teaspoons bittersweet paprika or 2 teaspoons spanish hot paprika; 1 large red bell peppers or 1 large pimentos, roasted; ¼ cup red wine or ¼ cup sherry wine vinegar; ½ cup virgin olive oil, plus; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, preferably spanish; salt, to taste; fresh milled pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 slice country bread, lightly rubbed with olive oil
¼ cup natural whole almond
¼ cup hazelnuts
4 cloves garlic, to taste (or more)
1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (see Note)
4 fat plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons sweet paprika or 2 teaspoons bittersweet paprika or 2 teaspoons spanish hot paprika
1 large red bell peppers or 1 large pimentos, roasted
¼ cup red wine or ¼ cup sherry wine vinegar
½ cup virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, preferably spanish
salt, to taste
fresh milled pepper, to taste

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, toast the bread, almonds, hazelnuts, and peeled garlic cloves until fragrant.
2
Alternately, you may roast these ingredients in a 450 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, watching carefully to make sure they don't burn.
3
When cool, grind them, along with the red pepper flakes, in a food processor.
4
Add everything else but the vinegar and oil, processing until smooth (stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processing bowl).
5
With the machine running, gradually add the vinegar and then the oil.
6
Taste and make sure the sauce has plenty of piquancy and seasoning.
7
Cover and store the Romesco sauce in the refrigerator.
8
Note: For greater complexity and heat, use a more potent type of pepper flake such as maresh, urfa, or Aleppo.

541

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice country bread, lightly rubbed with olive oil, ¼ cup natural whole almond, ¼ cup hazelnuts, 4 cloves garlic, to taste (or more), and more.

Yes, Rockin' 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.

Rockin' Romesco Sauce

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