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Printed August 31, 2026

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Blender Romesco Without Measuring

Name: Blender Romesco Without Measuring
Ingredients: 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained (about 12 oz); 1 handful raw almonds (about ⅓ cup); 2-3 cloves garlic; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt to taste; 1 slice stale bread or 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

This Catalan sauce traditionally requires roasting, peeling, and precise ratios. Here's the liberating truth: you can eyeball everything and blend it in two minutes.

1 min Wild Card 8 ingredients

Ingredients

1 jar roasted red peppers, drained (about 12 oz)
1 handful raw almonds (about ⅓ cup)
2-3 cloves garlic
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt to taste
1 slice stale bread or 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

Preparation

Romesco should be in everyone's repertoire—it transforms vegetables, fish, eggs, and grilled meats. But most recipes intimidate with their precision. The reality? This sauce is forgiving and intuitive.

The secret is taste-as-you-go. Start with the base ingredients, blend, taste, and adjust. Too thick? Add water. Need brightness? More vinegar. Want richness? Another glug of oil.

Preparation

Add peppers, almonds, garlic, bread, paprika, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
Pour in vinegar and about half the olive oil.
Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Taste and assess: Is it rich enough? Add remaining oil. Too thick? Add water by the tablespoon.
Adjust salt and vinegar to your preference.
Blend again briefly to incorporate.

Use immediately or refrigerate for up to a week. The flavors deepen over time. Spread on sandwiches, dollop on grilled vegetables, or thin with more oil for a salad dressing.

Cooking Without Limits

Blender Romesco Without Measuring

July 12, 2026 1 min read Wild Card 8 ingredients

This Catalan sauce traditionally requires roasting, peeling, and precise ratios. Here's the liberating truth: you can eyeball everything and blend it in two minutes.

Ingredients

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1 jar roasted red peppers, drained (about 12 oz)
1 handful raw almonds (about ⅓ cup)
2-3 cloves garlic
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt to taste
1 slice stale bread or 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

The Story & Steps

The secret is taste-as-you-go. Start with the base ingredients, blend, taste, and adjust. Too thick? Add water. Need brightness? More vinegar. Want richness? Another glug of oil.

Preparation

Add peppers, almonds, garlic, bread, paprika, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
Pour in vinegar and about half the olive oil.
Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Taste and assess: Is it rich enough? Add remaining oil. Too thick? Add water by the tablespoon.
Adjust salt and vinegar to your preference.
Blend again briefly to incorporate.

Use immediately or refrigerate for up to a week. The flavors deepen over time. Spread on sandwiches, dollop on grilled vegetables, or thin with more oil for a salad dressing.

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