Summer Sweet Bell Pepper & Almond Spread

Ingredients

This recipe uses a food processor
2 Red or Yellow Bell Peppers (scorched& cleaned)
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
4 teaspoons Cumin Seeds
2 cloves Garlic
Salt & Pepper (optional)
Chili Flakes (optional)

Preparation

1
First Scorch, peel & clean the bell peppers. Set aside to cool.
2
Toast the Almonds in a dry skillet, be careful not to over cook them or they will scorch & get bitter. Set aside to cool.
3
Toast the cumin seeds in a dry skillet on med. heat, remove as soon as they begin to brown or make crackling sounds.
4
Add 1/4 Cup Olive oil & all the other ingredients EXCEPT Salt, Pepper & Chili Flakes to the food processor, blend until a smooth paste is formed.
5
Add more olive oil to adjust thickness, turn out into a bowl & mix by hand Salt, Pepper & Chili Flakes to taste.
6
If serving on a hot day I find it helpful to place a bowl of ice under the serving bowl. Store in refrigerator.
7
Serve with crackers or grilled bread.

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About

This is a rustic, satisfying spread that goes well with grilled bread or whole wheat crackers.
It has a nutty sweet flavor; a hint of vanilla brings out the natural sweetness of the peppers.

This recipe is dependent on the quality of the ingredients used, so look for the best fresh almonds, lemons & peppers.

Yield:

10.0

Added:

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 2:15pm

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