This Walnut Romesco Sauce is a delicious, nutty sauce that is perfect for dressing up any dish. It is quick and easy to make and can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week. This sauce is also vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 roasted red pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a food processor, combine the toasted walnuts, red bell pepper, roasted red pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until the sauce is smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
This Walnut Romesco Sauce is perfect for dressing up any dish. It is flavorful and nutty and can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week. This sauce is also vegan and gluten-free.
Potential changes & improvements
If you want a thinner sauce, you can add more olive oil or red wine vinegar. For a spicier sauce, you can add more cayenne pepper.
Works Well With
This Walnut Romesco Sauce is delicious on roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even just as a dipping sauce.
Common Mistakes
Be sure to toast the walnuts before adding them to the food processor, as this will give them a deeper flavor.
Nutritional Information
This Walnut Romesco Sauce is high in healthy fats and antioxidants.
Allergens
Walnuts