Quick and easy Romesco Sauce is fabulous served as a dip, a sandwich spread or flavor packed topping. A spanish tapas staple that's ready in minutes.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Total Time2 minutesmins
Course: Condiment, sauce
Cuisine: spanish
Keyword: romesco sauce, tapas
Servings: 12
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $8
Equipment
food processor
Ingredients
1large roasted red bell pepperfrom a jar or freshly roasted
3garlic clovespeeled
1/2cupraw almonds
1/4cuptomato paste
2tablespoonschopped flat-leaf parsley
1limezested and juiced
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/2teaspooncayenne pepper
1/2cupextra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
Add the bell pepper, garlic, almonds, tomato paste, parsley, lime zest, lime juice, smoked paprka and cayenne to the bowl of a food processor or blender.
Pulse the ingredients until finely chopped and then run the food processor on low.
Stream in the olive oil and puree until smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
Notes
To store: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.You can freeze romesco sauce for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.