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Bravas Sauce Recipe

Delicious Bravas Sauce Recipe for Tasty Tapas Nights

Quick and versatile Bravas Sauce recipe perfect for tapas nights, bringing bold flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use regular olive oil instead of extra virgin.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Can substitute with white onion or shallots.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 cups Chopped Tomatoes Canned tomatoes work well.
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Smoked Paprika Choose high-quality brands.
  • 1 teaspoon Spicy Paprika Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste Optional but recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar Substitute with red wine vinegar or lemon juice if necessary.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock Chicken stock is a good option for non-vegetarians.
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnish.
  • 1 medium Sliced Jalapeños For additional heat.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, pour in olive oil and warm over medium heat. Add chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Incorporate minced garlic into the onions and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  3. Sprinkle in all-purpose flour, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes to create a roux-like texture.
  4. Slowly introduce chopped tomatoes, sweet smoked paprika, and spicy paprika into the mixture and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in vegetable stock and sherry vinegar, stir gently, and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Once simmered, blend the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth, adjusting seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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