Tasty and healthy!

 Ingredients:

• 1 c toasted slivered almonds
• 1/3 c water
• ½ c shelled fresh or thawed frozen edamame
• 2 Tab sesame oil
• 2 Tab olive oil
• 1 ½ lemons – zest and juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbs cilantro, chopped
• 2 Tab reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• vegetable slices (celery, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli) for dipping
• rice crackers for dipping

Directions:

1. Whirl almonds in a food processor until finely ground, scraping inside of bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
2. Add 1/3 cup water and the remaining 7 ingredients through soy sauce.
3. Whirl until well blended, about 3 minutes.
4. Spoon into a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Serve with vegetables and crackers.

Serves: Makes 2 ½ cups

Source: Shelia Piccini, Sunset, October 2012

Comments: Add a drop or two of green food coloring to brighten.