Catalonian Pepper and Nut Sauce (Salsa Romesco) Recipe

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Catalonian Pepper and Nut Sauce (Salsa Romesco)
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Directions:

  1. Place ancho chiles in a small saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Drain well. Remove stems, seeds, and membranes from chiles; discard. Place chiles in a medium bowl.
  2. Preheat broiler.
  3. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 10 minutes or until blackened. Place in a paper bag; fold to close tightly. Let stand for 15 minutes. Peel and cut into 2-inch pieces. Add bell peppers to chiles.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 350°.
  5. Arrange hazelnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until toasted. Turn nuts out onto a towel. Roll up towel; rub off skins. Place hazelnuts in a food processor. Add almonds, garlic, and bread to food processor; process 1 minute or until finely ground. Add chile mixture, vinegar, tomato paste, paprika, and ground red pepper; process 1 minute or until combined. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well blended. Add 1/4 cup hot water and salt; process 10 seconds or until combined.
  6. Note: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1208.69 Kcal (5061 kJ)
Calories from fat 1058.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 117.66g 181%
Cholesterol 7.94mg 3%
Sodium 669.98mg 28%
Potassium 887.05mg 19%
Total Carbs 32.73g 11%
Sugars 10.14g 41%
Dietary Fiber 10.78g 43%
Protein 15.13g 30%
Vitamin C 126.3mg 211%
Vitamin A 3.1mg 102%
Iron 54.8mg 305%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 306.45 Kcal (1283 kJ)
Calories from fat 268.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.83g 181%
Cholesterol 2.01mg 3%
Sodium 169.86mg 28%
Potassium 224.9mg 19%
Total Carbs 8.3g 11%
Sugars 2.57g 41%
Dietary Fiber 2.73g 43%
Protein 3.84g 30%
Vitamin C 32mg 211%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 102%
Iron 13.9mg 305%
Calcium 43.4mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.2
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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