For years, my breakfast routine consisted of two items: coffee and oatmeal. I ate oatmeal nearly every day and after time, I became bored. I like routine but I also crave a bit of change. I found my cravings tended towards savory. And so, toast became my norm. This romesco toast is about as close to an avocado toast recipe as I'll get on the site (which is to say, not super close). I'm obsessed with romesco sauce and I don't use the word obsessed lightly. The perfect balance of smoked paprika, vinegar, nuts, and roasted red pepper has me using romesco on everything.
This particular toast is a hybrid of a few things I make. It's a bit open-face grilled cheese sandwich meets fried egg. Occasionally I'll add greens but for the most part I make it as written. Add a cup of coffee and this is my ideal breakfast!
An easy breakfast toast featuring one romesco, one of my favorite spreads/sauces that uses roasted red peppers and smoked paprika.
Tips & Tricks: The romesco sauce can be made ahead of time, making quick work of this sandwich. Also, I’ve been known to toast the bread in the toaster instead of the skillet but I love the use of the butter/skillet.
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It's hard to screw up toast, outside of burning it. The romesco provides a solid base for many additions in the form of vegetables, legumes, and different types of cheese. Be loose with this one- some of the best breakfast ideas I've had have stemmed from this recipe!
Garlicky Greens: Bulk up this toast and add a layer of garlicky greens under the melted cheese. I love adding kale or chard to this toast.
Spice: I like to occasionally kick up the spice level on the romesco. You can do this by adding the an extra pinch or two of cayenne.
Legumes: I like fry chickpeas with a bit of olive oil and garlic then slightly mashed them. This makes a perfect layer on top of the romesco. You could also make a hummus and add in a few spoonfuls of the romesco!
I've already spent a good chunk of this recipe chatting up my love of romesco sauce but I'll do it again. It's easy to make, full of flavor, and the perfect companion for veg-based meals. A few of my favorite:
Fried Cauliflower with Romesco Sauce and Quinoa
Romesco Potato Pizza
Roasted Green Beans with Romesco
Roasted Romesco Potatoes
This was especially delicious! Thanks for a great idea!
Hi there! Probably a silly question, but any way to do a Romesco without nuts? Or is that what makes it Romesco? In the tricky position of being vegetarian and with a severly nut allergic child. Thanks in advance and absolutely love your recipes!!
If you dropped the nuts, you would still end up with a lovely tasting spread (you can't go wrong with smoked paprika!) On the other side, could you use sunflower seeds? If so, I might try toasted sunflower seeds and use in place of the nuts!