Pepper Garlic Toasted Almonds Food

GARLIC AND HOT PEPPER TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large fry pan, heat oil and butter together over medium heat until foamy.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes and heat for 30 seconds.
• Add almonds, stirring constantly until coated and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt. Cool and store in an airtight container.

ROASTED RED PEPPER, ALMOND, AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Finely chop almonds in processor. Add roasted peppers, vinegar, and garlic; process to coarse puree. With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube and process until puree thickens slightly. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in small bowl.

SAUTEED GARLIC SCAPES (OR GREEN BEANS)WITH RED PEPPER & ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cover& cook scapes in a pot of boiling salted water until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
• Drain& chill under cold water, then drain well& pat dry.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook scapes, peppers& seasoning, stirring occasionally, until softened- about 4 minutes.
• Stir in almonds.

GARLIC PEPPER ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a bowl combine almonds, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and water. Toss to coat completely. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven, transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper. Toss to coat.
• Return to baking sheet and bake in oven for 5 more minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

ROASTED RED PEPPER, ALMOND, AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Very finely chop almonds in processor. Add roasted peppers, vinegar, and garlic; process to coarse puree. With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube and process until puree thickens slightly. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Dip can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, GARLIC & TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cook green beans in boiling salted water until tender, then drain and cool under running water. Set aside.
• Put olive oil, shallots, garlic cloves and some salt in a frying pan, then cook gently for about 8 mins until soft but not brown. Tip in the beans and a grind of pepper, toss well, then warm through. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and toasted flaked almonds.