Romesco Mayonnaise

Name: Romesco Mayonnaise
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped blanched almonds; 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 2 small onions, halved and slivered; 2 cups diced and seeded ripe plum tomatoes; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste; 2 cups prepared mayonnaise, such as Hellmanns

10 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped blanched almonds
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 small onions, halved and slivered
2 cups diced and seeded ripe plum tomatoes
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste
2 cups prepared mayonnaise, such as Hellmanns

Directions

1

Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat.
2

Add the garlic and cook until pale gold, 5 to 7 minutes.
3

Remove the garlic with a mesh skimmer and set aside in a small bowl.
4

Add the almonds to the pan, raise the heat slightly, and cook, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
5

Add the almonds to the garlic.
6

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan.
7

Add the bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until they are very soft, 15 minutes.
8

Add the tomatoes, orange zest, and orange juice.
9

Season with salt and pepper.
10

Cook for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
11

Add the garlic and almonds and cook for 2 minutes more.
12

Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then puree in a food processor or blender.
13

Stir this mixture into the mayonnaise and refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
14

It will keep for up to 3 days.