This vibrant sauce is a versatile condiment perfect for enhancing grilled meats, poultry, or roasted vegetables. Combining sweet, charred roasted red peppers with sharp garlic and a hint of sherry vinegar, it offers a complex balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. The addition of honey rounds out the acidity, while smoked paprika deepens the aroma. Ideal as a marinade base, a dip for crusty bread, or a finishing sauce for Mediterranean-inspired main courses, it adds instant depth and richness to simple dishes.
Chapter 9: Poultry And Meat, The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
Description
This vibrant sauce is a versatile condiment perfect for enhancing grilled meats, poultry, or roasted vegetables. Combining sweet, charred roasted red peppers with sharp garlic and a hint of sherry vinegar, it offers a complex balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. The addition of honey rounds out the acidity, while smoked paprika deepens the aroma. Ideal as a marinade base, a dip for crusty bread, or a finishing sauce for Mediterranean-inspired main courses, it adds instant depth and richness to simple dishes.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse the jarred roasted red peppers and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Place the dried red peppers, sliced garlic cloves, extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, honey, and smoked paprika into a blender or food processor.
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Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt or additional vinegar if desired.
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Transfer to a serving bowl or jar and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 93.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.7g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.3g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 3.5g
- Protein 0.6g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.