Picada

• 2 Tablespoons Almonds, Blanched
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 slice Country-Style White Bread
• 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 1 pinch Salt

1. Toast the almonds on a baking sheet at 350 F until light golden and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
2. Meanwhile, in a small fry pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Fry the bread until golden, turning once (about 3 minutes).
4. Allow bread to cool.
5. Combine the almonds, bread, garlic and salt in a food processor.
6. Process to crumbs.
7. Tips:
8. To make a Mint Picada (gorgeous on a cold lamb sandwich), omit the garlic and add 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves.
9. You could do the same with dill (for fish), basil (for tomatoes), etc.

olive oil, bread, garlic, salt

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/dairy-free/picada/ (may not work)