Romesco Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 ripe tomato, halved
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped almonds (8 or 9 whole almonds)
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat broiler.
2. 2. Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise, discarding seeds and membranes. Place bell pepper and tomato halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 12 minutes or until skin blackens.
3. 3. Place bell pepper and tomato in a zip-top plastic bag; seal, and let stand 15 minutes. Peel bell pepper and tomato.
4. 4. Place bell pepper, tomato, almonds, and next 3 ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.