Calçots con Salsa

Calçots con Salsa is a traditional Spanish dish featuring tender, charred calçots (green onions) served with a rich, nutty romesco sauce. This delightful dish is perfect for sharing and brings the vibrant flavors of Catalonia to your table.

Ingredients

• Calçots - 8 pieces
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, roasted
• Red bell pepper - 1, roasted and peeled
• Garlic - 2 cloves, roasted
• Almonds - 50 grams, toasted
• Bread - 1 slice, toasted
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Trim the roots of the calçots, leaving the green tops intact, and rinse them under cold water.
3. Drizzle the calçots with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill them for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and tender.
4. While the calçots are grilling, prepare the romesco sauce. In a blender, combine the roasted tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper, roasted garlic, toasted almonds, toasted bread, paprika, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
5. Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency with a little water if necessary.
6. Once the calçots are done, remove them from the grill and serve them hot with the romesco sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from the calçots and tomatoes.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and almonds, which are beneficial for heart health.

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