Can I make this without nuts?

Yes, you could sub in sunflower or pumpkin seeds/pepitas. Some classic romesco sauces actually use a piece of crusty bread to thicken the sauce as well, so that's an option as well if you're not gluten-free!

Can I roast my own peppers instead of using jarred?

Look at you, fancy! Yes, you can. A jar of roasted red peppers *should* be about two peppers, but feel free to weigh out 12 ounces after roasting.

Can I used canned plum tomatoes instead of fresh?

Yep! Highly recommend those summer-fresh tomatoes though.

How long will this keep in the fridge?

This will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Can this sauce be frozen?

Yes! If frozen, it will keep for about 6 months.

5 Minute Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: 5 Minute Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: one 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained; 4 small plum tomatoes; 1 cup raw almonds; 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste); 2 cloves garlic; juice of half a lemon

Description

Romesco Sauce! Ready in 5 minutes and perfect for serving with grilled chicken, vegetables, crispy potatoes, eggs, and more. Made with roasted red peppers, plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, parsley. vegan / vegetarian.

Ingredients

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one 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
4 small plum tomatoes
1 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
2 cloves garlic
juice of half a lemon

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Instructions

Pulse everything together in a blender until it’s texturally right for you (I like it right between chunky and smooth – I leave a little texture with the almonds, but it’s mostly a smooth emulsion).
Serve hot or cold with grilled chicken and vegetables, crispy potatoes, eggs… the possibilities are endless.

Equipment

Blender

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Notes

You can used sliced almonds but since you’ll be able to pack more into a cup, use about 3/4 cup vs. the whole almonds where you would use a full cup. This is a very forgiving recipe. Add or subtract as you like, but the almonds do help thicken the whole thing so don’t omit those!

If you have a nut allergy, try sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds instead.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins
Category: Sauce
Cuisine: Spanish

Keywords: romesco sauce, easy romesco sauce