MELTED MANCHEGO TORTAS WITH ROMESCO AND CHORIZO

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Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Broil     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Sausage

Yield 16 2 per person

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
2 large bottled roasted red bell peppers (about 4 ounces), drained
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 whole-wheat sandwich rounds (such as Nature's Own)
2 ounces Manchego cheese, shaved (about 1 cup)
4 ounces Spanish chorizo, cut into 32 (1/16-inch) slices
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat broiler. 2. Combine first 8 ingredients (through garlic); pulse until blended. Slowly add oil through food chute with food processor on; process until smooth. Set aside 1/4 cup sauce; reserve remaining sauce for another use. 3. Split sandwich rounds; cut out 32 (1 1/4-inch) circles using a sharp round cookie cutter. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet; top evenly with cheese. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven. Top each with 1 slice chorizo, 1/4 teaspoon romesco, and 1 parsley leaf. Nutritional Information Calories 84 Fat 6 g Satfat 2.1 g Monofat 2.7 g Polyfat 0.6 g Protein 3.5 g Carbohydrate 4.2 g Fiber 1.2 g Cholesterol 10 mg Iron 0.4 mg Sodium 164 mg Calcium 62 mg

Roshan Roshan giri
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I love the way the manchego cheese and the romesco sauce complement each other. It's a match made in heaven.


Ankit Raut
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These tortas are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Saleem Ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Islamic Tv video
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These tortas are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect snack for a movie night or a party.


Cynthia Mary
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I love the smoky flavor that the chorizo adds to these tortas. It really takes them to the next level.


Noor Rana
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These tortas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they can be served hot or cold.


Zoli Ward21
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I love that this recipe is so customizable. You can use any type of cheese or bread that you like. I've even made these tortas with leftover Thanksgiving turkey!


Sanober Raja
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The romesco sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've even used it as a dipping sauce for vegetables.


Md Ajhar
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I love the way the manchego cheese melts and gets all gooey. It's like a cheese fondue in a torta!


Tabia's Naeem
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I've made these tortas several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Bbagh Khan
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These tortas are so delicious, and they're so easy to make! I love that I can just throw them in the oven and forget about them until they're done.


Zoraida
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I made these tortas for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


Christopher Valenzuela
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The manchego cheese is salty and tangy, the romesco sauce is sweet and smoky, and the chorizo adds a nice spicy kick.


Suryadev Nayak
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These tortas are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ave Jordan
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of manchego cheese. But I'm so glad I did! The cheese is actually really mild and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the romesco sauce.


Alana Coleman
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I made these tortas for my family, and they all loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Jason “jay” D
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow, and the results are always delicious. I especially like the way the manchego cheese melts and gets gooey.


Mirza Mubashir
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These melted manchego tortas were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and the romesco sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.