Quick Romesco Sauce
This garlicky Spanish sauce is delicious over baked potatoes, veggie burgers, and roasted vegetables. You can also use it as an appetizer dip or a sandwich spread.
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This garlicky Spanish sauce is delicious over baked potatoes, veggie burgers, and roasted vegetables. You can also use it as an appetizer dip or a sandwich spread.
Ingredients
- 1 large dried ancho chile
- 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1 pimiento (whole jarred sweet red pepper), drained and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 slice whole-grain bread
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 2 1/2 tsp. sherry vinegar
Preparation
1. Place ancho chile in small bowl, and cover with boiling water. Soak 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain, remove stem and seeds, and thinly slice.
2. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion, paprika, and ancho chile; sauté 6 minutes, or until onion turns golden. Add pimiento and garlic, then broth; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes and their juice. Tear bread into small pieces, and add to skillet, along with almonds. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Stir in vinegar and remaining 1 Tbs. oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Transfer mixture to food processor, and pulse until chunky-smooth.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 166
- Carbohydrate Content 18 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 10 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 206 mg
- Sugar Content 6 g