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Sunflower Seed Romesco Sauce





Yields
Makes 1 1/4 Cups



Total Time
20 mins

With the right seasoning, even a virtuous chicken breast or handful of raw vegetables becomes something to savor. Enter romesco: "I'm obsessed with it,” says Erin Alderson, the -Sacramento-based author of the vegetarian cooking blog Naturally Ella (naturallyella.com, @naturallyella), as well as the cookbook The Easy -Vegetarian Kitchen. She uses the bold, smoky sauce on grain bowls, crudités, and anything else that needs some oomph.

su-Sunflower Seed Romesco Sauce




Erin Kunkel

 1/2 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds
 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers
 1 garlic clove
 1/4 cup canned tomato purée
 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 1/4 cup water
 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne
 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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Toast sunflower seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat, shaking often, until fragrant and lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. In a food processor, whirl the remaining ingredients together until fairly smooth. Season to taste with more salt if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.3g15%

Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 129mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.