Romesco Sauce

variations

Nuts/Seeds: I wouldn't recommend any strong nuts/seeds but you could use sunflower in place of the nuts or use all almonds or all hazelnuts. I've also been known to do a few soaked cashews which makes the sauce a bit creamier.

Herbs: Swap cilantro for the parsley or just add a bit of cilantro in with the parsley.

Beans: Similar to using cashews, toss a handful of cooked white beans into the mix. This creates a creamier texture- perfect for dipping!

Bread: More traditional recipes call for a bit of crusty bread. I've found I prefer mine without.

Grilled Cheese/Toast: Spread on a grilled cheese sandwich before cooking or make breakfast toast with a layer of romesco, vegetables, and an egg.

Grain Bowls: Use the romesco sauce to top a grain bowl along with legumes, grains, and vegetables. It's hard to go wrong with this combination.

Frittata: Use as a dipping sauce for vegetable fritters or cakes. Romesco is also delicious if you make hummus or a cashew sauce and stir in 1/4 cup or so of it.

Roasted Vegetables: I've yet to meet a roasted vegetable that doesn't go well with this sauce. Roast the vegetables in a bit of olive oil then toss with romesco before serving.

Hummus: As mentioned above, romesco stirred into hummus is delicious. I don't have exact amounts but start with 1/4 cup and add more romesco until you find a good balance.

Pasta: Toss with pasta and vegetables for an easy weeknight dinner.

Pizza: Romesco as pizza sauce is one of my favorite applications. Ditch the tomato sauce and use romesco sauce instead. Perfect for different types of vegetable heavy pizzas and lots of cheese.