Gluten-Free Romesco Sauce with Roasted Garlic

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Slice off the top 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the head of garlic. Drizzle garlic with 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap in aluminum foil and place in a baking pan.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle. Squeeze the cloves out of their skins; discard skins.

Step 4

Place garlic, tomatoes, almonds, roasted peppers, vinegar, and smoked paprika in a food processor or blender. Pulse for 1 to 2 minutes until pureed, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and blend until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add cayenne pepper.