Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large sweet red peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Dried hot red pepper flakes to taste

Method

  • Place heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add almonds and cook, stirring, until they are toasted.
  • Remove them from the skillet.
  • Place them in food processor, grind them fine and leave them in the food processor.
  • Add the oil to the skillet and when it is hot, add the onion.
  • Saute until it is golden, then stir in the garlic.
  • Add the peppers, water and vinegar, lower the heat and cook gently about 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
  • Stir in the tomato and season the mixture with salt and hot red pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add mixture to almonds in food processor and puree.
  • Taste for seasoning; serve at room temperature.