Spicy Cashew Moment (Salsa)

Originally from: http://www.washingtonpost.com/pb/recipes/spicy-cashew-moment/13309/

SERVINGS: 1.25 CUPS

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika (pimento dulce)
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 3 or 4 limes)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

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DIRECTIONS

Heat the 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Add the cashews and stir to coat, then add the cumin, chili powder and sweet smoked paprika and stir to coat. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the nuts begin to brown.

Transfer the mixture to a food processor, then add the jalapeno, lime juice, water, sea salt and the remaining 1/3 cup of oil. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Hot Mama Notes: This is a topper for the Turkey Black Bean Chili with Sweet Potatoes.  Both recipes are from Gwyneth Paltrow's Cookbook titled "It's All Good".