Tomato, Basil And Almond Spread

Ingredients

• 100g flaked almonds
• 2 cups ripe cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
• ¼ cup cannellini beans
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup olive oil

Preparation

1. lightly toast the almonds in a pan over medium heat until golden. set aside to cool.
2. add the cooled almonds, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, beans, paprika, vinegar and garlic to a food processor and blend until the almonds are fine.
3. add the basil and season. while the motor is running, slowly drizzle in the oil to make a smooth dip.