Low Fat Romesco Sauce

Transform your meals with this vibrant Low Fat Romesco Sauce, a guilt-free twist on the Spanish classic that delivers bold flavors without the extra calories. Roasted red bell peppers and plum tomatoes form the smoky, sweet base of this versatile sauce, while toasted almonds add a subtle nuttiness and richness. Enhanced with smoked paprika, a hint of cayenne, and a splash of red wine vinegar, this creamy dip or topping is perfectly balanced in flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes and made with heart-healthy olive oil and simple pantry staples, it's the ideal low-fat accompaniment for grilled veggies, roasted meats, or as a dipping sauce for crusty bread. Packed with flavor, easy to make, and endlessly versatile, this low-fat Romesco Sauce will quickly become a kitchen favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 large red bell peppers
• 2 medium plum tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup unsalted almonds
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Place the red bell peppers and plum tomatoes on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the peppers are charred and the tomatoes are soft.

Step 3

Remove the vegetables from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.

Step 4

Peel the skin off the bell peppers and discard the seeds. Remove the skin from the tomatoes as well.

Step 5

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds for about 3-5 minutes until they are golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 6

In a food processor, combine the roasted peppers, tomatoes, toasted almonds, and garlic cloves. Pulse until coarsely blended.

Step 7

Add the red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper to the mixture in the food processor.

Step 8

Process on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You can add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.

Step 10

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(636.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	570.5

Total Fat 43.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1208.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.8g
Protein 12.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155.1mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1484.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.2%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 25.7%