This 15-Minute Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Is the Only Thing I’m Making This Weekend

Name: This 15-Minute Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Is the Only Thing I’m Making This Weekend
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 c.
Ingredients: 1/2 c. roasted salted almonds; 1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 large clove garlic, smashed; 2 c. jarred roasted red peppers, drained; 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar; Kosher salt

Smoky, tangy and endlessly versatile, this speedy sauce upgrades everything on your plate.

Published: Aug 14, 2026

Recipe by Tina Martinez

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Bowl of colorful romesco sauce with herbs and spices, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil.

Mike Garten

Yields:

2 c.

Total Time:

15 mins

Think of this 15-minute sauce as a shortcut spin on romesco. Roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted almonds, and sherry vinegar blend into a rich, smoky spread with plenty of bright, savory flavor. Spoon it over grilled chicken or seafood, serve it with roasted vegetables and crispy potatoes, or pair it with warm bread for an easy tapas-inspired starter.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup roasted salted almonds
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 large clove garlic, smashed
2 cups jarred roasted red peppers, drained
4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. sherry vinegar
Kosher salt

Directions

1. Step 1In food processor fitted with blade attachment, pulse almonds, parsley, and garlic, scraping sides as necessary, until finely chopped.
2. Step 2Add peppers, tomatoes, oil, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and process, scraping sides as necessary, until nearly smooth.
3. Step 3Serve with veggies, roasted potatoes, meats, chicken, seafood, or grilled bread.

Nutritional Info (per 1/4-cup serving): About 82 calories, 6.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 0.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 2 g protein

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Recipe byTina Martinez

Food Producer

Tina Martinez (she/her) is the food producer for the Hearst Lifestyle Group. Her work for Good Housekeeping includes recipe development and testing as well as food styling. She also brings the Kitchen & Cooking Lab’s expertise to GH’s popular “I Tried It” series, where she tests viral recipes and food trends. She has worked in the food industry since 2007, with experience as a restaurant line cook, culinary educator, and food stylist for editorial, digital, and television platforms. Tina now lives in Westchester with her husband after leaving Brooklyn for a little more suburban greenery. When she’s not cooking, she enjoys discovering local breweries, hiking in national parks, and digging for treasures at thrift stores. Instagram: @tina.d.martinez TikTok: @tinadmartinez

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