Smooth and Spicy Almond Sauce

healthyish ginger almond butter lemon juice honey smoked paprika

Alex Raij

Makes about 1½ cups

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Ingredients

1 ½-inch piece ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped

1 cup smooth almond butter

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Method

Pulse ginger in a food processor until finely chopped. Add almond butter, lemon juice, honey, paprika, cayenne, and ⅓ cup ice-cold water and pulse, adding more water by the tablespoonful to thin if needed, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Do Ahead: Almond sauce can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.