Cut tops and bottoms off peppers and slit down one side

Open peppers and flatten

Preheat broiler and lay a sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet

Arrange the peppers on the foil and broil close to the heat source for 8 to 10 minutes or until pepper skins are blackened

Wrap peppers in foil and let stand at least 10 minutes

Unwrap and peel off skins

Cut into large pieces. Peel garlic and drop into a running food processor. Continue processing until finely chopped

Stop processor and add the roasted peppers, almonds, lemon zest and cayenne

Process until smooth

With processor running, gradually pour in the oil

Season to taste with salt and pepper

Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days

Serve at room temperature.