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APPETIZERS: MEDITERRANEAN
ALMOND DIP 
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| 1/2 |
cup Fisher
Chef's Naturals whole natural almonds , toasted |
| 2 |
Tablespoons
olive oil |
| 1 |
clove garlic |
| 1 |
can (15 1/2
oz.) garbanzo beans |
| 1/4 |
cup lemon
juice |
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| 1/8 |
teaspoon
ground red pepper (Cayenne) |
| 2/3 |
cup Fisher
Chef's Naturals whole natural almonds , toasted
(optional) and chopped |
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crackers
or pita bread rounds, cut into wedges |
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Chop 1 tablespoon almonds for garnish,
set aside. Combine 1/2 cup, minus 1 tablespoon, 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 almonds mixture. Process until smooth. Stir
in 2/3 cup of toasted chopped almonds, if desired. Spoon into
serving bowl. Garnish with chopped almonds and serve with crackers
or pita wedges.
Yields: 2 cups or 8 servings
Recipe Courtesy of the Almond Board of California
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