Mediterranean Almond Dip

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Place almonds on a baking sheet and toast 8-10 minutes until lightly golden brown. Cool completely.

3. 3

   Place almonds in a food processor; pulse until roughly chopped. Remove ¼ cup; set aside.

4. 4

   To the remaining almonds add oil, garlic, beans, reserved liquid, lemon juice, salt and red pepper; process until fairly smooth.

5. 5

   Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved almonds.

6. 6

   Serve with Blue Diamond Nut Thins.

7. 7

   Refrigerate leftovers.