Romesco Sauce

total time:
2 hours
Kathy AdamsKathy Adams Adams

Great as a dip or on meat.

ingredients

  • 3 Large plum tomatoes
  • 2 Large red bell peppers (jarred roasted red BP)
  • 1 Medium onion (unpeeled)
  • 4 TBSPS. olive oil, divided
  • 1 dried ancho chile
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup sliced hazelnuts
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 TBSP Sherry Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Slice wheat bread, toasted, cut into cubes (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tsp. imported sweet paprika

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss tomotoes, bell peppers, and onion in small baking dish with 2 T olive oil. Roast until partially charred, turning every 15 minutes, about 45 minutes. Cover with foil and let stand 15 minutes.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, heat 1 T olive oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add chile - try until darkened and slightly puffed, turning once about 30 seconds. Transfer to small bowl. Add enough hot water to cover. Let stand 30 minutes.

  • 3

    Peel and seed ancho chile, tomatoes, and bell peppers; place in blender. Peel onion, chop and add to blender.

  • 4

    Heat 1 T olive oil in small skiller over medium-high heat. Add almonds and hazelnuts; saute until lightly toasted about 1 minute. Transfer to blender Add 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, vinegar, bread and paprika to blender. Puree. Transfer to bowl and season with salt and pepper. (Can be made one day ahead - bring to room temp. before serving)

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