Recipe description
July 22, 2026
Romesco roasted pepper toast
Romesco roasted pepper toast: gentle digestion and plant diversity.
Plant Based
Easy Recipe
88%
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Takes about 2 minutes.
Why this recipe fits you
- Rich in fiber from vegetables, nuts, and bread.
- Contains colorful plant foods that support dietary diversity and polyphenols.
- Balanced with healthy fats from olive oil and protein from almonds.
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Ingredients
Toast
4
slice
Bell Pepper
2
piece
Oil, olive
2
tablespoon
Tomato
2
piece
Nut, almond
3
tablespoon
Garlic
2
clove
Vinegar, red wine
1
tablespoon
Paprika powder
0.5
teaspoon
Salt
0.25
teaspoon
Black pepper
0.25
teaspoon
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Cut bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and roast for 20-25 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
2
While peppers roast, toast almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
3
In a food processor, combine roasted peppers, toasted almonds, tomatoes, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, remaining olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth but still slightly chunky.
4
Toast bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
5
Spread a generous layer of romesco sauce on each toast slice. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
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Nutrition
330 kcal
Calories
15 g
Protein
40 g
Carbohydrates
7 g
Fiber
6 g
Sugar
29 g
Fat
6 g
Saturated fat
0.8 g
Salt
FAQ
Is this dish vegan?
Yes—it's plant-forward and dairy-free. If needed, check that the bread is vegan.
Can I make it nut-free?
Yes. The romesco uses almonds; substitute with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, or omit.
How long does it take to make?
About 35–45 minutes in total.
Can I prep ahead?
Yes—roasted peppers and romesco sauce can be made a day ahead; refrigerate.
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 2–3 days; re-toast bread and re-warm the sauce.
Can I freeze this?
The romesco sauce can be frozen up to 1 month; toast is best made fresh.
Is this gluten-free?
Gluten-free if you use gluten-free bread.
How spicy is it?
Smoked paprika adds mild heat; adjust to taste.
How can I customize or serve with sides?
Add seasonal vegetables on the side, like greens or roasted zucchini.
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