Mi primera Calçotada · Receta de salsa Romesco para comer con Calçots

calçots

🥗Healthier: spring onions

💰Cheaper: green onions

Spring onions are more widely available and provide a similar flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts and sunflower seeds can provide similar texture and flavor.

Prepare the grill for high heat.

Trim the roots and green tops of the calçots.

Brush calçots with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Grill calçots over high heat until charred and tender, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

For the romesco sauce, roast tomatoes and red bell peppers on the grill until charred, about 10 minutes.

Peel the skins off the roasted vegetables and place them in a blender.

Add garlic, almonds, red wine vinegar, paprika, and a pinch of salt to the blender.

Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with olive oil as needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning with black pepper and more salt if desired.

Serve grilled calçots with romesco sauce on the side.

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