Romesco Sauce

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.

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast almonds and hazelnuts until golden. Remove to food processor.

In the same skillet over medium heat, heat the baguette slices on both sides until slightly toasted. Remove to food processor.

Process nuts and baguette to fine crumbs in the food processor. Set aside.

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Sauté garlic in oil until tender and fragrant.

Stir in vinegar and nuts and baguette, and sauté for about 4 minutes until fragrant and toasty. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool slightly.

Add all of remaining ingredients, including sautéed garlic mixture to a food processor. Process until smooth.

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