This tomato dip has become “famous” in our circles: it pops up frequently as a party appetizer and for baby showers! Serve with toasted bread.
I don’t know about you, but the longer I live, the more I learn enjoy Life. Pleasure is actually hard to come by, I found. It means living in the present, ignoring the worries of the past or the nagging thoughts of the future. It also requires overlooking some of the current conditions that may not be ideal. Have you found that having fun gets easier with age? For me it definitely has. Read on to learn more about this and our famous tomato dip recipe!
The less I am entitled to good things, the more good things surprise me. Sweet friendships with kind-hearted friends, my nephew happily applauding himself, the taste of Indiana strawberries or fresh basil from the garden, the kind words of a stranger… and even the tomato sauce that has become “famous” in our area.
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How to make tomato dip
This tomato dip is a new version of one of our old favorites that we adapted from a friend. It’s quick to assemble (5 minutes, no cleaning required), but that’s how it is Then yummy. Our circle of friends started making this tomato dip for parties and baby showers. We’ve been serving it up a lot lately—as an appetizer for a couple of dear friends, as part of a summer picnic on the porch with my in-laws. And it’s a hit every time. Everyone always asks, “Will you bring the tomato dip?” That’s when we knew it was a winner.
For this version of the tomato sauce, we simplified the original to use only 5 ingredients while keeping the same basic flavor. And for this one we decided to serve it with toasted bread as a dip! The toast adds a nice touch (thanks to Alex for the brilliant idea). Of course, you can serve it with anything you like – bread, crackers, crostini, veggies, etc. Not only do we love this tomato dip for the flavor, but also for its simplicity and ease of preparation. It also works for a variety of diets: gluten free [sans bread], dairy free, vegetarian and vegan. Basically, it’s the perfect party appetizer or quick lunch idea!
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This tomato sauce recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based and dairy-free.
The description
This tomato dip has become “famous” in our circles: it pops up frequently as a party appetizer and for baby showers! Serve with toasted bread.
For the famous tomato sauce
- ¾ cup roasted almonds
- 151 ounce fire roasted tomatoes, mashed
- 1 clove of garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
For the toast
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the roasted almonds, fire roasted tomatoes, garlic, and kosher salt. Process until the nuts are finely chopped.
- Scratch the bowl. With the food processor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until a thick texture forms. (Keep leftovers in the fridge for 1 week.)
- For the toast: Cut the baguette into slices. Brush olive oil on each side of the bread. In a grill pan or on a grill, toast each slice of bread over medium-high heat until golden, a few minutes on each side.
- Category: aperitif
- Method: Goal
- Kitchen: American
Keywords: Tomato Dip Toast Appetizer Recipes Party Appetizers Fun Vegetarian Vegan Plant Based
More lunch ideas
Aside from this tomato dip with toast, here are some other lunch ideas:
