Olive and Mint Tapenade

A wonderful appetizer served on crostini or pita chips or used as a condiment for grilled chicken or fish.

Makes around 1.5 cups of dip

1 cup almonds (blanched)

1 cup packed mint leaves

½ cup green olives

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup orange juice

½ tsp crushed red pepper

Kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper

1.    In a food processor pulse all the ingredients together until fine but leaving some texture.