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Easy Romesco Sauce

Easy Romesco Sauce Recipe

Posted on February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 by Jen

Not Just for the Fish…

A Bit of History

Traditional Romesco sauce hails from the Catalonia region of Spain, known as Tarragona. Originally, fisherman concocted this sauce to accompany their daily catch. Using a mortar and pestle, the locals ground stale bread, almonds or hazelnuts, roasted tomatoes, garlic, and Nyroa red peppers with olive oil. Nyroa peppers, sweet with a ton of flavor, are more commonly used than chili peppers in Spanish cuisine. Similar to paella, every region and local village in Spain follows a slightly different recipe. My Easy Romesco Sauce Recipe adheres to this tradition by incorporating locally grown peanuts and sweet red peppers.

About the Recipe: Easy Romesco Sauce

Easy, versatile recipes that taste fabulous with a variety of foods are my favorites. Romesco sauce requires just two easy steps: roasting and blending! I wanted to incorporate local flavors and ingredients for this sauce. Therefore, in lieu of almonds, I used local peanuts in my recipe for a wonderful and unique flavor.

I love making a big batch of Romesco sauce and storing containers of it in the freezer. During the hectic week, it is wonderful to pull out a jar of homemade sauce for a quick dinner. Romesco sauce tastes great over pasta, as a dip for a variety of vegetables including air fried potatoes and cauliflower, or with my Green Garlic Risotto Crackers. We also love to spread Romesco sauce on sandwiches and wraps; the possibilities are endless!

Romesco

The gorgeous peppers, tomatoes, and Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe were provided by Rainbow Packaging Corporation, locally harvested and delivered the same day!

Romesco

Easy Romesco Sauce with a Southern Twist

A bit of a Southern twist on a classic Spanish sauce. A spicy roasted tomato, red pepper, and garlic combination with roasted peanuts: perfect for dipping vegetables or serving over your favorite grains or pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Course Condiment, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 5 cups

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 2 large red bell peppers, seeds removed and sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup peanuts (raw and unsalted)
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 tbsp dark balsamic vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • red pepper flakes to taste
  • 3 oz. day old bread

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place prepared tomatoes and peppers on a lined baking tray.
  • Place peanuts In a separate container or tray for roasting.
  • Roast peanuts for 10-15 minutes until beginning to brown and remove from oven.
  • Continue roasting vegetables until charred about 25-30 minutes total.
  • Transfer peanuts and roasted vegetables to a blender.
  • Add garlic, balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of red pepper, and bread to the blender. Process until smooth.
  • Taste and add more salt and red pepper if needed. To further thicken sauce add more bread if desired.
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Slow Food, Less Effort, 1 Ingredient at a Time

Are you striving to make a lifestyle change or looking to discover plant-focused recipes the whole family will love?

My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

I always say the slower you run, the more you enjoy the trail. Food is the same. Cooking together in the kitchen with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables is all about taking life slower and enjoying the process and experience. Plant-based, healthy food for the whole family with less effort, so you can slow down and enjoy life!

Disclaimer: This website is for sharing recipes and cooking techniques that I use in my kitchen. It is not intended as medical advice. Ingredient information is for general knowledge only. Please consult your physician for medical questions and concerns regarding your personal health.

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