Green Olive & Almond Spread

Serve this simple but unique spread with zucchini or cucumber rounds or fire-toasted thin baguette slices.

Makes 1/2 cup, for 6 appetizer servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

• 1/2 cup pitted briny green olives
• 1/4 cup Marcona almonds, or other almonds, toasted (see Ingredient Note and Kitchen Tip)
• 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1. Combine olives, almonds, tarragon and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until roughly chopped. Add oil in a steady stream and process just until the oil is absorbed. (Alternatively, finely chop the olives, almonds and tarragon by hand and combine with lemon juice and oil in a medium bowl.) The spread should have a coarse but easily spoonable texture. Let stand for about 30 minutes for the flavor to develop.

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per serving: 71 calories; 7g fat (1g sat, 5g mono); 0mg cholesterol; 2g carbohydrates; 1g protein; 1g fiber; 147mg sodium; 7mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus:
Carbohydrate Serving(s)
Exchanges: 1 1/2 fat

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Ingredient note: Spanish Marcona almonds have recently become more popular and more available. Theyre a little flatter than ordinary almonds, with a richer flavor. Always skinned, most Marcona almonds have already been sautéed in oil and lightly salted when you get them.

Kitchen Tip: To toast almonds, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes.

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