Best Francess Romesco Sauce Recipes

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ROMESCO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large, thick slices country bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup whole almonds
1 pound ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup fruity Spanish olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, soak the bread cubes in the vinegar for 20 minutes. Toast the almonds for 10 to 15 minutes, watching closely. Cool the almonds completely, then grind them in a mortar and pestle or food processor until they are finely ground but not oily. Add the vinegar soaked bread, tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper to the processor and grind together briefly until evenly pureed. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream.

SPICY ROMESCO DIPPING SAUCE



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A tomato-based sauce that originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, Romesco has a rich, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor thanks to the addition of bell peppers and almonds. The sweetness is balanced out with a dash of vinegar, cayenne pepper, and garlic. It goes particularly well with dishes like roasted vegetables, and these grilled chicken tenders.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds
1/4 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce (from 1 small can)
1 tablespoon white or dark balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Roast bell pepper directly over a gas flame, or on a rimmed baking sheet directly under the broiler, turning several times, until blackened all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or resealable plastic bag; cover or seal and let stand 10 minutes. Remove stem and seeds, then peel and discard blackened skin (a paper towel makes quick work of this). Tear pepper into pieces.
  • Pulse garlic and almonds in a food processor until finely chopped. Add roasted pepper, tomatoes, vinegar, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Purée until smooth. With motor running, slowly add oil through feed tube until combined, a few seconds. Serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.

ROMESCO SAUCE



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Romesco is a rich Spanish sauce of charred tomatoes and roasted red peppers, puréed and thickened with toasted almonds and bread. The flavors are further sharpened with the addition of raw garlic, vinegar, chile powder or red pepper flakes (adjust the heat to your liking). The result is a smoky, pungent sauce, one usually served with mild-mannered vegetables and fish. (Some Spaniards say that a grilled vegetable feast is just an excuse for eating romesco.) But the sauce is just as good on a piece of toast that's been brushed with olive oil and rubbed with yet more garlic. If you have the time, let the sauce stand for an hour at room temperature before serving, allowing the flavors to meld all the more.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large red pepper, about 1/2 pound, roasted, peeled, seeds and membranes removed
3 medium tomatoes or 4 Roma tomatoes (about 3/4 pound)
2 thick slices (about 2 ounces) baguette or country-style bread, lightly toasted
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup toasted almonds, or a combination of almonds and skinned roasted hazelnuts
1 to 2 teaspoons pure ground chile powder or red pepper flakes, to taste (pepper flakes are hotter)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon sweet paprika or Spanish smoked paprika (pimenton)
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and cover a baking sheet with foil. Place the tomatoes on the baking sheet, and place under the broiler at the highest setting. Broil for two to four minutes, until charred on one side. Turn over and broil on the other side for two to four minutes until charred. Remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Peel and core.
  • Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic cloves. When the garlic is chopped and adheres to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the sides. Add the toasted almonds (or almonds and hazelnuts), bread and chile powder or flakes to the bowl and process to a paste.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the pepper, tomatoes, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Process until smooth, and with the machine running, add the vinegar and olive oil in a slow stream, beginning with the smaller amount of olive oil and thinning out as desired. Process until well amalgamated, then scrape into a bowl.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt or chile as desired. If possible, allow the sauce to stand for an hour at room temperature before using. Serve with fish and/or grilled vegetables, or on crostini.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROMESCO SAUCE



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Whether you pair it with fish, roasted veggies or some other creation, this flavor-packed romesco sauce will take your dish to a new level. -Lauren McAnelly, Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup soft whole wheat or white bread crumbs
1/2 cup fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1 jar (8 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup sherry
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Pulse almonds, bread crumbs, tomatoes, roasted peppers, parsley, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a food processor until finely chopped. Add sherry; process until blended. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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