ROASTED RED PEPPER & ALMOND DIP

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My husband found this recipe on the British Medical Journal Website! Its from a competition amongst doctors to create a polymeal, which is a meal containing vital ingredients for a healthy heart. This was our favourite part of the meal.

Provided by Leither

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

80 g almonds, shelled
285 g roasted red peppers packed in oil (reserve 2 tablespoons of olive oil from the jars)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220°C, gas mark 7.
  • Place almonds on a baking tray and roast for 8 minutes until just golden.
  • Allow to cool slightly then whiz in a blender until fine.
  • Drain the peppers reserving 2 tbsp of oil.
  • Add the peppers, garlic and vinegar to the blender and whiz until coarse.
  • With the machine running pour in the oil.
  • Season and serve with any raw vegetables you like to use for dipping.

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