Mediterranean Almond Dip - 11.4g Carbs, 1.13g Fiber
From: Almond Board of California
Get a taste of Greece when you create this creamy almond dip. Almonds, olive oil, garbanzo beans, and spices blend together to create a dip ideal for pita bread or your favorite crackers.
** Can be enjoyed with assorted vegetables such as celery or radishes.
Servings: 8
1/2 cup PLUS 1 Tbsp toasted whole natural almonds, divided
2 Tbsp olive oil or almond oil
1 clove garlic
1 (15 1/2 oz can) garbanzo beans
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
2/3 cup chopped toasted almonds (optional)
Crackers or pita bread rounds, cut into wedges
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 vegetables such as celery or radishes.
Servings: 8
Nutrition per Serving:
133 Calories, 6.7g Fat, .9g Sat Fat, 9.3g Mono Fat, 3.7g Poly Fat,
0mg Cholesterol, 207mg Sodium, 79mg Calcium, 83mg Magnesium,
4.5g Protein, 317mg Potassium, 11.4g Carbs, 1.13g Fiber,
Vitamin E: 7.0 mg
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