Mediterranean Almond Dip

Courtesy of Almond Board of California

• 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

Chop 1 tablespoon Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds for garnish; set aside. Combine remaining 1/2 cup Blue Diamond 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 Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds, if desired. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds and serve with crackers or pita wedges.

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

Nutritional analysis per serving (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