Walnut Red Pepper Dip

If you usually serve spinach dip or hummus at friendly gatherings or dinner parties, try switching it up with this tasty Walnut Red Pepper Dip. Walnuts contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant phytonutrients while red peppers are a great source of vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6 and folate. Serve this dip with Savory Flax Crackers, Crunchy Sesame Crackers, Cheesy Paleo Crackers or even sliced veggies for a perfect appetizer your guests will love.

Walnut Red Pepper Dip Recipe

Makes 12 ¼ cup servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups shelled walnuts (soak for at least 1 hour to soften them; it’ll be easier to process them this way)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounce jar roasted red peppers
• 1 garlic clove, minced ( or more to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

1. In a food processor, pulse walnuts, cumin, and salt until walnuts are finely ground (like the consistency of Hummus).
2. Add peppers, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.  Whirl until smooth.