Fitness with Flavor

Romesco Sauce (Spanish Bread Sauce)

Makes 1.5-2 cups.

1 plum tomatoes, halved

1 oz. sundried tomatoes

1 whole roasted pepper

4 cloves roasted garlic

½ oz. red wine vinegar

½ oz. sherry vinegar

1 oz. whole almonds

1 oz. olive oil

1/8 teaspoon paprika

pinch cayenne

1 slice whole wheat bread, cut into cubes

¼ teaspoon honey

Squeeze of lemon

¼ teaspoon chopped thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 425 F.

Coat tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper and chopped thyme on a cookie sheet. Roast in oven for 20-25 minutes. On a separate sheet, toast bread cubes and almond and toast for 10 minutes until brown.

Place all ingredients in blender and pulse to a smooth puree.