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Kary Osmond: Serve this sauce over fish, meat for your favorite veggies

Kary Osmond, karyosmond.com on

This rich sauce that originated in Spain was intended as an accompaniment for grilled fish and meat; however, it goes just as well with vegetables too.

The sauce is slightly sweet, smokey, with a hint of garlic and a bit of zip from the red wine vinegar. There are many variations of this sauce, but typically it’s a mixture of grilled tomatoes and red peppers, garlic, toasted nuts, stale bread, oil and vinegar. It’s very easy to make, it will keep for a few days in the fridge, and it is typically served at room temperature so that all the flavors shine through.

Romesco Sauce

Serves 4 to 6

2 large vine ripe tomatoes

2 orange bell peppers

1 cup almonds, toasted

3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1 slice day old bread (1-inch thick), torn into pieces

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

 

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350 F to 450 F).

2. Grill the tomatoes and bell peppers over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until blackened and blistered all over, 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally.

3. Place the tomatoes and bell peppers in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Peel away and discard the charred skins from the peppers, and cut off and discard the tops and seeds.

4. Place skinned tomatoes and peppers in a blender, add toasted almonds, garlic, bread, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and chili flakes. Blend until just pureed. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature.

Tasty tip

To toast almond: Place almonds in a baking sheet and toast in a 375-degree oven for 5 minutes.

(Kary Osmond is a Canadian recipe developer and former television host of the popular daytime cooking show “Best Recipes Ever.” Her easy recipes include helpful tips to guide you along the way, and her love of plant-based cooking offers healthy alternatives to some of your favorite dishes. Learn more at karyosmond.com.)

©2021 Kary Osmond. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


 

 

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