Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco Recipe (2024)

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David Lewis

This makes a nice tart too. Pre-bake a puff pastry sheet lightly golden, about 20 minutes (first scored around the edge and pricked). Pre-bake the veggies 50%. Moderately slather sauce on the pastry, layer the half-baked veggies, then top with generous sauce. Finish baking.

Harry

Nuts add richness, body. Umami. Fat. So, the tahini/tofu suggestions are great. Consider avocado, garbanzo beans, and ... stewed mushrooms with nutritional yeast. Sunflower seeds.Roasted veggies are pretty good without a fatty dressing or dip, too,once you get used to it. I made hummus for decades. Substituted yogurt for some of the tahini, roasted sesame seeds for the rest of the tahini. Substituted apples for the yogurt. Vegan/reduced fat cooking will change your palate.

Laurel Touby

Juliet

Why mess around with a Romesco recipe by using cashews? Just make it the usual way, with almonds. This NYTimes cooking website already has a good one, by Martha Rose Shulman.

Tony Maiorana

I literally make this once or twice a month. It’s one of our most favorite dishes and sauces in my house. We also add in roasted firm tofu and rice on the side to make it more substantial. This sauce is phenomenal.

Excellent

This dish is great as is but if you don't care about it being vegan, adding a little sheep's milk feta really takes it to the next level. If you don't care about it being vegetarian, blow your mind by adding chopped Spanish chorizo to the sheet pan with the veg. Soooo goood!

Allan L.

They are different concentrations, so the quantity needs to be changed. They are equivalent by weight, but by volume Morton's is a finer grind, so the volume in the recipe needs to be reduced by almost half to convert Diamond to Morton's.

Vicki

You can use about half of the amount of Morton's in a recipe calling for Diamond. NY Times recipes generally call for Diamond nowadays. There are interesting articles about the different forms of salt on the internet.

Susan

Use a good quality canned tomato, like Muir Glen. You may want to roast the tomato or cook off some of the liquid in a sauté pan prior to using.

Jenny

Don't overblend the romesco! It's much better when nut pieces remain in the sauce.

Marcia

We love roasted vegetables but they can get a bit boring. The Romesco sauce brings it to another level. To make the sauce I crush the cashews and then use an immersion blender instead of a food processor (hauling it out and cleaning it is too much bother). The first time I made it I halved it as we were feeding only the two of us but it was so good that the next time I made the entire amount of sauce and used the leftover for grilled swordfish - lovely combo.

LoJo

What would be the best sub for cashews (nut allergy) that is still vegan? Silken tofu? Pumpkin seeds?

nola2chi

I'm a vinegar nut and use substitutes often. A nice red wine would work well and often for health reasons and just being different use good apple cider vinegar. Hope you like it.

Cassie

This recipe was so tasty!

jsilberlicht

Tahini?

Vida

Wow, the Romesco sauce is fantastic! I used only 1 clove of garlic. I roasted my own peppers. I used regular paprika (not smoked) and white wine vinegar instead of sherry vinegar. This recipe is a keeper.

Tabitha

I’ve been having this in bowls for lunch all week and I’m obsessed with the garlicky romesco sauce. Pairs great with a variety of veggies - roasted red cabbage (chopped thin, 425, 35min), roasted onions and tomatoes, squash, fresh avocado, a sprinkle of nuts and cheese…

Karen

This is quite good as is. Per the suggestion for a tart below, I placed some sauce on a couple of small cornmeal pizza crusts I got at Trader Joe's, then piled on the veggies and more sauce and baked. This was excellent. On a whim, I added some shredded mozzarella to one of the little "pizzas" before baking. This took it over the top; I'm making these for my next "finger food" party...

Lou

Made this tonight for our family and it was the best cauliflower and broccoli recipe I have ever had. I prepared the sauce a day in advance and it worked perfectly.

Chris Geiger

Too much vinegar. Start with half as much and add to taste. Also, i like a bit more paprika

willa

I really liked this recipe. The nuttiness of the cauliflower with the piquancy of the Romesco sauce was delicious. I also used an immersion blender as someone else suggested and it left the sauce wonderfully chunky. I used the leftover sauce added to an egg, spinach, and cheese omelet and everyone loved it. A keeper.

Aowyn

This sauce is addictive!! It's so good!! And you will walk away with dragon breath (hello, garlic!), so plan your social life accordingly!

Nina

Made this almost as written Romesco sauce is delicious and very easy. Will definitely add this too my repertoire. I cooked the cauliflower in a separate pan as it needed longer than the broccoli to get to be really crispy Next time I will try a more traditional romesco with almonds

nicole

Loved this. Easy and forgiving sauce made from things mostly around the pantry. For summer, do veggies on the grill! We did eggplant and red pepper and it was delicious. Great adaptation from a traditional almond dish foe those who can’t eat almonds (like my hubby) Subs:Used only 1/4 c oilUsed regular not smoked paprika

Kathryn

Can this be made without a food processor? Maybe finely chop the nuts and garlic then do the rest with an immersion blender?

Marcia

We love roasted vegetables but they can get a bit boring. The Romesco sauce brings it to another level. To make the sauce I crush the cashews and then use an immersion blender instead of a food processor (hauling it out and cleaning it is too much bother). The first time I made it I halved it as we were feeding only the two of us but it was so good that the next time I made the entire amount of sauce and used the leftover for grilled swordfish - lovely combo.

Sharanya

Surprisingly yummy especially with some black lentils added

mabel

The romesco sauce is delicious. Going into my regular rotation.

LindaL

This was quite good. I used various roasted vegetables. And (I admit) I used natural cashew butter that I had on hand, instead of cashews.

Stephanie

The romesco sauce wasn't very good. Not worth the effort of breaking out the food processor. At that point, with no sauce, it's just roasted vegetables.

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Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are some ways you can finish roasted vegetables to enhance flavor and texture? ›

8 Small Ways to Make Roasted Vegetables Taste Even Better
  1. Use a flavored oil. ...
  2. Toss with citrus. ...
  3. Add some cheese. ...
  4. Raid the spice cabinet. ...
  5. Toss with mustard. ...
  6. Add a glaze. ...
  7. Roast with bacon. ...
  8. Drizzle with dressings.

Can I substitute roasted cashews for raw? ›

Raw cashews are more neutral in flavor and will have a creamier result when blended. However, if all you have are roasted cashews, you can still use them in many savory dishes, like cashew alfredo sauce. The roasted flavor does come through, so keep that in mind when making this substitution.

Is it Romanesco or Romesco? ›

Confusing? One thing that Romesco and Romanesco have in common is that both are from the Mediterranean. Romesco is a Spanish sauce and Romanesco is an Italian 16th-century heirloom type of cauliflower in the cruciferous family that includes cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and kale.

What is the best oil for roasting vegetables? ›

For Fat and Flavor When Roasting, Choose Olive Oil or Ghee

For vegetables, chicken, and just about everything else, olive oil and ghee are our first choices for roasting at temperatures over 400°F.

What temperature is best for roasting vegetables? ›

The best temperature for roasting vegetables is 400 degrees F. If you have convection oven, use the bake setting and reduce to 375 degrees F. Don't Crowd the Pan. Vegetables need to roast in a single layer without overlapping one another on the baking sheet.

What ingredient is used to enhance the flavor of most vegetables? ›

Salt, for starters. I also reach for olive oil, which makes all veggies taste delicious. Fresh herbs, onions, garlic, ginger and chili peppers are also good choices. Toasted nuts, sauces like oyster sauce, soy sauce and tomato sauce do the trick too.

Which ingredient is best to enhance flavor of vegetables? ›

5 Ways to Add More Flavor to Any Vegetable Dish
  • Lemon Juice. Lemon is just the best flavor enhancer that there is. ...
  • Fresh Herbs. If you don't have a few pots on your windowsill with fresh herbs, you can buy bunches of them in the supermarket. ...
  • Turmeric and dried spices. ...
  • Fresh Ginger. ...
  • Sauces.
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What spices make vegetables taste better? ›

Spices like chile powder, curry, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cumin, and black pepper can do wonders for vegetables. And never forget the most important seasoning: salt (just remember to add a little bit at a time and keep tasting).

How many cashews can I eat in a day? ›

How many cashews can I eat a day? If you eat a reasonable amount of cashews every day, you can get the nutritional benefits without risking weight gain. Nutritionists advised eating no more than 5–10 cashew nuts each day.

Can you eat too many roasted cashews? ›

Cashews have a fairly high oxalate content, and eating foods with a lot of oxalates can cause kidney stones. So it's important to keep an eye on how many cashews you're eating. More than an ounce a day may be too much. Eating them with milk may help since calcium can help reduce oxalate absorption.

Do cashews need to be soaked before roasting? ›

You do not need to, but soaking them before roasting them could result in a crunchier texture. And if you are seasoning the cashews, soaking them first will help the nuts absorb the flavors. If you choose to soak them, fully submerge them in room temperature water for about 3 hours.

What is similar to romesco sauce? ›

Similar to Romesco, this is a mid-level spicy sauce from Tunisia. Dissimilarly from Romesco, Harissa does not use nuts, and instead incorporates dry chiles and spices, as well as tomato. Great to use as a dipping sauce for crudite. Sometimes used like ketchup, as the consistency can be a little more 'paste' like.

What is the taste of romesco sauce? ›

What does Romesco sauce taste like? Romesco has a lightly sweet and zippy flavor, with hints of garlic and smoky flavors, and a touch of spice. It's once of those sauces that adds the perfect amount of flavor to almost any dish.

What is a nickname for Romanesco? ›

Romanesco goes by various names, including Romanesco broccoli, fractal broccoli, or Roman cauliflower, though it's considered to be a hybrid between cauliflower and broccoli.

Why aren't my roasted vegetables crispy? ›

The Oven Temp Is Too Low

But, they'll turn out soft and soggy instead of crispy and caramelized. The solution: Turn the oven temperature up to 400°F to 425°F.

Should you salt vegetables before roasting? ›

All roasted vegetables really need to achieve deliciousness is to be tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper — but you don't want to be stingy here. The vegetables should be well-coated in oil and well-seasoned in order for them to roast properly and taste great.

How do you roast vegetables so they don't get soggy? ›

Make sure your pan is big enough to spread the vegetables out evenly in a single layer with a little space between each piece. You don't want to overcrowd the pan, if you think the pan is too crowded, split the vegetable between two pans. Crowded vegetables just create extra moisture and steam in the pan.

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