Ingredients:

2.5 cups raw almonds, soaked at least 12 hours

1/4c + 1 Tbsp raw tahini

3/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper

1.5 tsp cumin

1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp olive oil

1/4c + 3Tbsp lemon juice

3/4 cup water

3/4 tsp salt

In a food processor, grind down drained and rinsed almonds. Add remaining ingredients minus 1/2 the water. Begin to puree the ingredients together, adding water until you reach a creamy texture. Taste and adjust any seasonings to your liking. 

Drizzle with olive oil and smoked paprika. Serve with fresh cut veggies or raw flax crackers. 

Recipe adapted from Cafe Gratitude by Melissa Costello, Karma Chow.