Romesco Sauce


4.5 of 5 (2)
member ratings
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 112.0
  • Total Fat: 5.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 183.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Romesco Sauce calories by ingredient


Introduction

Excellent sauce that goes with everything. From Cooking Light Excellent sauce that goes with everything. From Cooking Light
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 medium red bell peppers
    1 dried ancho pepper, stemmed and seeded
    1/4 tsp salt
    1 1/2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
    1 tbsp hazelnut or olive oil
    1 tbsp red wine vinegar
    1/4 tsp sugar
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    2 garlic cloves, chopped or crushed
    1 (1oz) slice whole wheat bread

Directions

Preheat broiler.

Cut bell peppers in half; discard seeds and membranes. Place bell peppers, skin sides up, on a baking sheet; flatten. Broil 10 minutes or until blackened. Add ancho; broil 2 minutes. Place bell peppers in a paper bag; close tightly. Let stand 5 minutes; peel.

Place bell peppers, ancho, and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.

Makes 4 (1/4 cup) servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XTMONT.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


  • no profile photo

    Very Good
    Interesting take...all the other versions I've seen have roasted tomatoe and no ancho...never thought of the hazelnut oil either...
    Oops...just looked at a few and didn't see the tomato...must've been paprika I was thinking about...sorry...
    - 3/14/11