Mmmm Roasted Romesco Sauce

Elevate your dishes with the smoky, nutty, and vibrant flavors of "Mmmm Roasted Romesco Sauce." This roasted Spanish-inspired classic combines charred red bell peppers, ripe tomato, and roasted garlic with toasted almonds and smoky paprika for a deeply flavorful dip or spread. A touch of tangy red wine vinegar and the creaminess from extra-virgin olive oil bring balance and smoothness to this versatile sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a topping for grilled vegetables, a dip for crusty bread, or a bold accompaniment to roasted meats or seafood. It's delicious served warm, at room temperature, or chilled—an easy, must-try condiment for any occasion! Keywords: roasted romesco sauce, smoky romesco dip, Spanish sauce recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 whole red bell peppers
• 1 whole ripe tomato
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• 0.33 cup blanched almonds
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 piece toasted bread slice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the red bell peppers, tomato, and garlic cloves (unpeeled) onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat.

Step 3

Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the peppers are blistered and slightly charred.

Step 4

Remove the tray from the oven and let the vegetables cool slightly. Peel the garlic and remove the skins and seeds from the peppers.

Step 5

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Tear the toasted bread slice into small pieces.

Step 7

In a food processor, combine the roasted vegetables, toasted almonds, bread pieces, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until a rough paste forms.

Step 8

While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil, blending until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the romesco sauce to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra olive oil. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	555.2 grams (555.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	995

Total Fat 84.70g	109%
Saturated Fat 10.30g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2530mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 49.00g	18%
Dietary Fiber 13.60g	49%
Total Sugars 14.50g
Protein 17.50g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 195mg	15%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1276mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.1%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 19.1%