Charred Leeks with Romesco Sauce
Ingredients
1 leek
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 roasted red pepper
1 slice wholemeal bread
1 tbsp. toasted almonds
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. chili flakes
Method
1. Preheat the grill to high.
2. Cut the leek in half lengthways and brush with olive oil. Grill for 8-10 minutes until charred.
3. In a food processor, combine the garlic, roasted red pepper, bread, almonds, vinegar, smoked paprika, chili flakes and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Blend until smooth.
4. Serve the leeks with the romesco sauce.
Potential changes & improvements
-You could use a different type of bread, such as sourdough or rye.
-If you can’t find roasted red peppers, you could use roasted tomatoes instead.
-Add some chopped parsley or other herbs to the sauce for extra flavor.
What other food it works well with
-This sauce is also great with grilled vegetables, chicken or fish.
-Try it as a dip for bread or raw vegetables.
Common Mistakes
-Not roasting the red pepper properly. Make sure it is soft and slightly blackened before adding it to the sauce.
-Not toasting the bread before adding it to the sauce. This will give the sauce a more robust flavor.
Nutritional Information
-This recipe is high in vitamins A and C, and contains a good amount of fiber.
Allergens
This recipe contains the following allergens:
-Nuts (almonds)
-Gluten (bread)