Recipe • Romesco Sauce • ChefSteps

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

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

Add olive oil, sherry 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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