Quick Romesco Sauce – Roasted Red Pepper Perfection
This Easy Romesco Sauce blends roasted red peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, almonds, garlic, and smoked paprika into a bold, smoky Mediterranean sauce ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for meats, veggies, pasta, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1½ cups of sauce 1x
Ingredients
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1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained
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½ cup fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
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⅓ cup roasted, unsalted almonds
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1 garlic clove
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1½ tbsp red wine vinegar
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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¼ tsp sea salt
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⅛ tsp black pepper
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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Optional: red pepper flakes, cayenne, fresh herbs
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
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Blend until smooth or desired consistency is reached.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
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Add breadcrumbs for traditional texture
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Use walnuts or sunflower seeds as alternatives
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Store in fridge for 5 days or freeze up to 2 months
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Excellent with chicken, vegetables, seafood, and sandwiches