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Creamy Mint-Cilantro "Chutney"

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This fresh chutney is an excellent condiment for beef, chicken, and fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2/3 cup

Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 325° F.

    Step 2

    On a small baking sheet toast almonds in one layer in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes, and cool. In a food processor finely grind almonds. Add remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and blend until combined well. Chutney may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

TagsCondimentChutneyMintHerbs & SpicesCilantroAlmondNutSour CreamDairyNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerMeal PrepQuickBroilFood ProcessorGourmet
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