Calçots con Romesco

Calçots con Romesco is a traditional Catalan dish featuring sweet, tender green onions grilled to perfection and served with a rich, nutty Romesco sauce. This delightful lunch option is both healthy and packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for a light meal.

Ingredients

• Calçots (or spring onions) - 6 pieces
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Romesco sauce - 200 grams
• Tomatoes (ripe) - 2 medium
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Almonds (blanched) - 30 grams
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Rinse the calçots under cold water and trim off the roots and any damaged leaves.
3. Drizzle the calçots with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
4. Grill the calçots for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred.
5. While the calçots are grilling, prepare the Romesco sauce. Roast the tomatoes and red bell pepper on the grill until charred, about 8-10 minutes.
6. In a blender, combine the grilled tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, almonds, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth.
7. Adjust the seasoning of the Romesco sauce if needed, adding more salt or vinegar to taste.
8. Once the calçots are done, remove them from the grill and serve hot with the Romesco sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from fresh vegetables.
• Healthy fats from olive oil and almonds promote heart health.

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