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Romesco Recipe

Inspired by Slab Sicilian Street Food

Time30m

Serves4

[vegan] pesto, vegan cheese, broccoli raab, artichoke heart, romesco sauce

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Ingredients

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Vegan Pesto

2 cups Fresh basil leaves

1 cup Pine nuts

1 tbs Nutritional yeast

2 to taste Garlic cloves

1 cup olive oil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Romesco Sauce

1 cup Roasted red peppers

1 to taste Garlic clove

2 tbs olive oil

1 tbs red wine vinegar

1 tsp Smoked paprika

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

Vegetables

1 bunch Broccoli raab

1 cup Artichoke hearts, canned or frozen

Method

Making the Vegan Pesto

1

Blend the Ingredients

In a food processor, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Making the Romesco Sauce

2

Combine the Sauce Ingredients

In a clean food processor, blend roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth. Set aside.

Preparing the Vegetables

3

Cook the Broccoli Raab

In a pot of boiling water, blanch the broccoli raab for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.

4

Combine with Artichoke Hearts

In a large bowl, mix the blanched broccoli raab with the artichoke hearts. Toss gently.

Assembly

5

Serve

On a serving plate, layer the broccoli raab and artichoke heart mixture. Drizzle with vegan pesto and romesco sauce. Enjoy!