Post by Amani on Aug 3, 2004 0:57:01 GMT -5
Mediterranean Almond Dip
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon toasted whole natural almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil or almond oil
1 clove garlic
1 can (15.5 ounces) garbanzo beans
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2/3 cup chopped toasted almonds (optional)
crackers or pita bread rounds, cut into wedges
Chop 1 tablespoon whole natural, almonds for garnish; set aside. Combine remaining portion of the 1/2 cup whole natural, almonds in food processor with oil and garlic. Process until well chopped. Drain garbanzo beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Add beans, liquid, lemon juice and pepper to almond mixture. Process until smooth. Stir in 2/3 cup chopped almonds, if desired. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped almonds and serve with crackers or pita wedges.
Makes 8 servings (2 cups dip).
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon toasted whole natural almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil or almond oil
1 clove garlic
1 can (15.5 ounces) garbanzo beans
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2/3 cup chopped toasted almonds (optional)
crackers or pita bread rounds, cut into wedges
Chop 1 tablespoon whole natural, almonds for garnish; set aside. Combine remaining portion of the 1/2 cup whole natural, almonds in food processor with oil and garlic. Process until well chopped. Drain garbanzo beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Add beans, liquid, lemon juice and pepper to almond mixture. Process until smooth. Stir in 2/3 cup chopped almonds, if desired. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped almonds and serve with crackers or pita wedges.
Makes 8 servings (2 cups dip).