Fresh Mint Chutney

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 quart fresh orange juice
2. Pinch of cayenne pepper
3. 1/3 cup sliced almonds (about 1 ounce)
4. 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
5. 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
6. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
7. Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a medium nonreactive saucepan, bring the orange juice to a boil over high heat. Boil until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 30 minutes. Transfer the orange syrup to a medium bowl, add the cayenne and let cool.
2. Meanwhile, toast the almonds on a small baking sheet in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until golden. Let cool. Transfer to a mini-processor and pulse until finely ground, or mince with a knife. Add the almonds to the orange syrup along with the mint, maple syrup and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.