How to Make Romesco Sauce - Vegan Recipe

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.

Turn on the oven to bake and broil at 210°C (410°F).

Make an 'X' on the top of each tomato.

Make a slit in the middle of each garlic clove.

Place the tomatoes, garlic, and bread on a cookie sheet lined with foil, with the tomatoes facing up.

Bake the tomatoes for 25-30 minutes, and the garlic and bread for 15 minutes, keeping an eye on them.

Toast the hazelnuts and blanched almonds in a small frying pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

After 15 minutes, remove the bread from the oven; leave the garlic for another 5 minutes and the tomatoes for another 15 minutes.

After 30 minutes, check the tomatoes and remove them from the oven when ready.

Peel the tomatoes, using the 'X' to make it easier.

Add the peeled tomatoes to a food processor.

Add the toasted bread, toasted nuts, and garlic (adjusting amount based on garlic preference).

Add the roasted bell peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt to taste.

Puree the mixture for about 1 minute until smooth.

Transfer the sauce to a bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

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