Best Almond Tomato Spread Recipes

TOMATO AND GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH ALMOND VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Combine the almonds, harissa and garlic in a small saute pan over medium heat and saute for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots and lime juice in a separate bowl, and then whisk in the almond-harissa mixture. For the salad: Toss together the corn, mint, parsley, capers and jalapenos in a large bowl. Season with the salt and a few grindings of fresh pepper. Add the tomatoes and toss with the vinaigrette. Garnish with the goat cheese and serve immediately.

ALMOND-TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until deep brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
• Drain tomatoes; squeeze to remove seeds. Add tomatoes to processor along with toasted almonds, garlic clove, paprika, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, coarse salt, and red-pepper flakes; process until nuts are finely ground and mixture is well combined.
• With the motor running, add olive oil; process until a paste forms.

PEA, ALMOND, AND RICOTTA SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast until fragrant and golden throughout, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Meanwhile, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil; add peas. Return to a boil; cook 1 minute. Drain; run under cold water. Pat dry.
• Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Add peas, both cheeses, oil, and lemon zest and juice; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Hummus can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.

GARLIC ROASTED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic, oregano, sugar, and salt evenly atop.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn tomatoes over and roast until caramelized and very soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Transfer tomato mixture to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.

ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and cover a baking sheet with foil. Place the tomatoes on the baking sheet, and place under the broiler at the highest setting. Broil for two to four minutes, until charred on one side. Turn over and broil on the other side for two to four minutes until charred. Remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Peel and core.
• Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic cloves. When the garlic is chopped and adheres to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the sides. Add the toasted almonds (or almonds and hazelnuts), bread and chile powder or flakes to the bowl and process to a paste.
• Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the pepper, tomatoes, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Process until smooth, and with the machine running, add the vinegar and olive oil in a slow stream, beginning with the smaller amount of olive oil and thinning out as desired. Process until well amalgamated, then scrape into a bowl.
• Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt or chile as desired. If possible, allow the sauce to stand for an hour at room temperature before using. Serve with fish and/or grilled vegetables, or on crostini.