Mediterranean Almond Dip Recipe

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APPETIZERS: MEDITERRANEAN ALMOND DIP

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

1/8	teaspoon ground red pepper (Cayenne)
2/3	cup Fisher Chef's Naturals whole natural almonds , toasted (optional) and chopped
	crackers or pita bread rounds, cut into wedges

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