Mediterranean Red Pepper Sauce

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
 * Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 07.12.07
 * Prep time: 10 minutes | Start to finish: 10 minutes
 * Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup slivered almonds
 * 1 small clove garlic, crushed
 * 1 tsp ground cumin
 * ½ tsp paprika
 * ¼ tsp salt or to taste
 * pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
 * 1 x 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed
 * 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 * 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Directions

 * 1) Combine almonds, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and crushed red pepper in a food processor; pulse until the almonds are ground.
 * 2) Add peppers, oil and vinegar; process until smooth, stopping several times to scrape down the sides of the work bowl.
 * 3) To make ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutritional information
Per 1 tablespoon serving:
 * 26 calories | 2 g fat (0g sat fat, 1g mono fat) | 0 g fiber | 0mg cholesterol | 2 g carbs | 0g protein | 61 mg sodium.
 * Carbohydrate servings: 0
 * Exchanges: free food