Dried Tomato Almond Tapenade

Dried tomatoes mixed with olives, almonds, basil and lemon juice. Mixture is pureed and served on garlic toast.

Ingredients -

2 cups Dried Tomato Halves
Hot Water for reconstituting
2/3 cup Whole Natural Almonds, toasted and chopped coarsely
1/3 cup Water
2 oz can Sliced Olives, drained
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Dried Basil
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
2 large Cloves Garlic, coarsely chopped
Salt, to taste

Preparation:

1. Place dried tomatoes in bowl, cover with water, and set aside 15 minutes.

2. Drain tomatoes and add to food processor.

3. Add water, sliced olives, dried basil, lemon juice, and garlic to tomatoes in food processor.

4. Process until smooth.

5. Remove tapenade mixture to bowl.

6. Stir in almonds.

7. Season with salt.

8. Serve with water crackers, raw vegetable pieces, or as sandwich spread.

Sandwich Making Tip

Dried Tomatoes

Dried tomatoes can be found in most supermarkets. They may not be with the produce, so ask your store manager for help if you can not locate them.