Keto Romesco Sauce

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Keto Romesco Sauce

This Keto sauce recipe is our take on a classic romesco. Our quick and easy low carb romesco is prepared with blanched almonds, aromatic garlic, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, roasted bell pepper, a hint of lemon, and smokey paprika. The ingredients are pulsed to a paste then blended with extra virgin olive oil to create a rich and flavorsome sauce or dip. This low carb recipe is also Paleo-friendly.

What Peppers Should I Use?

We have used jarred, ready roasted red bell peppers for our quick and easy romesco sauce. Jarred bell peppers make a convenient, low carb option that are packed with flavor. If preferred, you can roast your own bell peppers for the sauce. Simply roast whole red bell peppers at 400 degrees for 40 minutes, turning halfway through. The peppers should be soft and charred. You can then peel the cooked peppers and use in low carb pastas and sauces as needed.

How to Use Romesco Sauce?

Our Keto romesco sauce is simple to prepare and incredibly versatile. You can use the sauce as a low carb dip, perfect for your favorite Keto crudités or crackers. It can be spread over roasted low carb bread, served over roasted meats and vegetables, or stirred through a low carb spaghetti. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes or additions made to the recipe.

  • Net Carbs

    2.1 g

  • Fiber

    1.4 g

  • Total Carbs

    3.6 g

  • Protein

    2.1 g

  • Fats

    23.3 g

225 cals

Keto Romesco Sauce

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Ingredients

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes, Oil Pack, Drained

    Sun-dried Tomatoes, Oil Pack, Drained

    6 piece

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Red Bell Peppers, Sweet, Raw Or Blanched, Marinated In Oil Mixture

    Red Bell Peppers, Sweet, Raw Or Blanched, Marinated In Oil Mixture

    1 medium - 2 1/2" diameter x 2 3/4"

  • Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    1 tsp

  • Gourmet Collection Smoked Paprika by Mccormick

    Gourmet Collection Smoked Paprika by Mccormick

    1 tsp

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    ½ cup

  • Almonds, Blanched

    Almonds, Blanched

    ⅓ cup

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 3

8 min

  • Step 1

    Add the almonds, sundried tomatoes, roasted bell pepper, lemon zest, paprika, salt and pepper to a food processor. Peel the garlic and add to the food processor. You do not need to add too much salt at this stage as the tomatoes will be quite salty. You can add more later as needed.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Pulse the mixture to combine. Continue to pulse until the ingredients are well mixed and broken down. You should have a coarse paste consistency.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    With the motor of the food processor running on low, add the olive oil in a little at a time. Continue to add until you have a semi-smooth thick sauce consistency. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings as desired. You can add more salt and lemon if needed and extra oil for a thinner sauce. Use as a low carb dip or Keto sauce.
    Step 3