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Romesco Sauce

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2 3/4 cups

Ingredients

1 cup 1/2-inch cubes sourdough bread
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 jarred roasted red bell peppers, rinsed
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup blanched hazelnuts, toasted (see Note, page 54) and chopped
1/4 cup whole almonds, toasted (see Note, page 54) and chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    Put the bread cubes on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, roughly 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Put a skillet over medium heat and coat with the 1 tablespoon oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion is caramelized, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.

    Step 4

    In a food processor, combine the red peppers with the vinegar, lemon juice, tomato paste, and garlic. Process for 10 to 15 seconds until smooth. Add the croutons and the nuts; process for another 10 to 15 seconds until thick. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the remaining 1 cup oil until incorporated. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add water, a tablespoon at a time, and pulse a couple of times to combine. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use, for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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