Salsa Romesco

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often more accessible and has a milder taste.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper adds heat without the cost of specialty paprika.

Roast red peppers until charred, then peel and seed them.

Toast almonds in a dry skillet until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Combine roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, garlic, and tomatoes in a blender.

Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, paprika, and salt to the blender.

Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting consistency with more olive oil if needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

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