(Provençal Anchovy Vegetable Spread)
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
1/3 cup blanched whole almonds
a 2-ounce can flat anchovies, rinsed and patted dry
3 garlic cloves
1 shallot, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence or dried Italian seasoning, crumbled
1 tomato, seeded and chopped fine (about 3/4 cup)
1 red bell pepper, chopped fine (about 3/4 cup)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
French bread toasts as an accompaniment
Preparation
Step 1
In a food processor grind fine almonds with anchovies and garlic. With motor running add shallot, oil, vinegar, and herbes de Provence and blend well. Add tomato, bell pepper, and parsley and pulse motor until just combined, being careful not to purée smooth. Anchoïade may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
Step 2
Serve anchoïade at room temperature on toasts.
