A BOCADOS: Calçots asados con salsa romesco + Torta de San Blas

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are more economical.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with potential health benefits.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner, while pork loin is a less expensive cut.

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove pork chops from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.

In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add red bell peppers and tomatoes; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Transfer the mixture to a blender; add almonds, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, parsley, and lemon juice.

Blend until smooth; season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

Serve pork chops topped with romesco sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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