Mediterranean Almond Dip

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds, toasted, divided

2 tablespoons olive oil or almond 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 chopped toasted almonds (optional)

Crackers or pita bread rounds, cut into wedges

Directions

Chop 1 tablespoon whole natural, almonds for garnish; set aside. Combine remaining 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.

Can be enjoyed with assorted vegtables such as celery or radishes (pictured)

Nutritional Analysis

Per servings for 8 servings:

Calories	133
Carbohydrate	11.4g
Protein	4.5g
Total Fat	6.7g
Saturated Fat	0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat	9.3g
Polyunsaturated	3.7g

Cholesterol	0mg
Fiber	1.13g
Calcium	79mg
Magnesium	83mg
Potassium	317mg
Sodium	207mg
Vitamin E	7.0mg*

* total alpha-tocopherol equivalents

Courtesy of Almond Board of California

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