Sun-Dried Tomato Romesco Sauce

Romesco sauce is a wonderful addition to grilled vegetables, pork, or chicken; you could also chill it and toss with pasta for a delicious picnic salad.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • ¼ cup (35 g) roasted almonds
  • ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts
  • ⅔ cup (100 g) sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup (180 g) roasted red pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) sherry vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Chef's Notes

Water is used to thin this mixture to a sauce consistency. For a paste or stuffing, omit the water and follow the same steps for a thicker version of this sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • ¼ cup (35 g) roasted almonds
  • ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts
  • ⅔ cup (100 g) sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup (180 g) roasted red pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) sherry vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Chef's Notes

Water is used to thin this mixture to a sauce consistency. For a paste or stuffing, omit the water and follow the same steps for a thicker version of this sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • ¼ cup (35 g) roasted almonds
  • ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts
  • ⅔ cup (100 g) sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup (180 g) roasted red pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) sherry vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Chef's Notes

Water is used to thin this mixture to a sauce consistency. For a paste or stuffing, omit the water and follow the same steps for a thicker version of this sauce.