Nuttin' Better Sauce

Try other nuts, such a walnuts, cashews or peanuts, as an alternative to using pecans.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 roasted red pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup light olive oil
Salt to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Add red pepper, dry bread crumbs, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, red pepper flakes and pecans to a food processor. Pulse once or twice just to blend ingredients.
2. Add light olive oil and blend ingredients to form a smooth consistency. Add salt to taste.
3. Sauce can be stored in refrigerator, covered, for up to one week.

Makes 20 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/20 of recipe; 1 tablespoon): Calories: 45; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 1g; Sodium: 40mg.