Charred Calçots with Romesco
Tender charred spring onions with a vibrant roasted red pepper sauce—Spanish comfort food that tastes indulgent but comes together in 20 minutes. Vegan, smoky, and perfect for dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blend roasted peppers, nuts, garlic, vinegar, and 3 tbsp olive oil until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2
Toss spring onions with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Step 3
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high until smoking, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Working in batches, char the onions 3-4 minutes per side until blackened at the edges and tender.
Step 5
Slide charred onions onto a serving plate and spoon romesco sauce alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- blender or food processor
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill pan
- tongs
- serving plate
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