Smoky Romesco Sauce
- 20 Minutes Prep
- 1 Hour 10 Minutes Total
- 4 Servings
- 170 Calories per Serving
The secret to Romesco Sauce is great tomatoes. Under or overripe tomatoes are more difficult to control from a flavor perspective. In this quick Romesco Sauce, fire roasted tomatoes and smoked paprika combine for a perfectly balanced sauce every time.
Ingredient List
- 1 bulb garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Preparation
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Cut an additional 8-inch square of foil.
- Slice the top off the garlic, exposing the tops of the cloves. Place the garlic in the center of the foil square, and drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil. Wrap the foil around the head of garlic; place on pan. Roast 18 to 20 minutes or until garlic is soft; remove and let cool.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to broil. Place pepper halves, cut sides down, on same pan, and brush with 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil. Broil on upper middle rack 15 to 20 minutes or until charred. Allow peppers to cool 5 to 10 minutes; peel charred skin off peppers.
- Gently squeeze head of garlic to remove cloves into food processor. Add peeled pepper, tomatoes, almonds, vinegar, paprika and salt. Puree until smooth. Add remaining olive oil; pulse to combine.
Tips
- To toast almond slices, heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add nuts, and roast 8 to 10 minutes or until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove nuts from pan; cool.
- Serve Romesco as a sauce for grilled vegetables or as a dip with crunchy bread.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 170
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1&½g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 11% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 3g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 20% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 6% |
| Iron | Value not available | 8% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 5% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 6% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 6% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 2% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 15% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 2% |
| Copper | Value not available | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) 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. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ¼c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 2tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving1
