Spanish Inspired Spiced Almonds Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Spanish-inspired recipe from Karen Martini's "Cooking at Home." These crunchy, spiced almonds are the perfect accompaniment to drinks or a delightful snack. Easily made gluten-free by ensuring your spices are certified gluten-free. The irresistible blend of sweet and savory will keep you coming back for more! Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 518.1 kcal
Protein 30g
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How to Make Spanish Inspired Spiced Almonds

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (325°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Add 2 cups of almonds and 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
  4. Stir constantly for 4-5 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
  5. Remove the almonds and garlic from the pan and drain on paper towels. Discard the garlic.
  6. Place the toasted almonds in a large bowl.
  7. In a mortar and pestle, grind 1 teaspoon of sea salt and 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds into a fine powder.
  8. Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional), and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the bowl with the almonds.
  9. Mix the spices and sugar thoroughly.
  10. Whisk 1 large egg white lightly and add it to the spice mixture.
  11. Add the toasted almonds to the egg white and spice mixture. Toss gently to coat the almonds evenly.
  12. Spread the almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.
  13. Toast in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  14. Remove the almonds from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking tray before storing. This allows them to crisp up further.
  15. Store the cooled spiced almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

194 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

35g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spanish Inspired Spiced Almonds?

Spanish Inspired Spiced Almonds takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spanish Inspired Spiced Almonds?

Spanish Inspired Spiced Almonds has approximately 518.1 calories per serving, with about 30 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 73 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spanish Inspired Spiced Almonds?

The key ingredients for Spanish Inspired Spiced Almonds are Unsalted Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Blanched Almonds, Garlic Cloves, Sea Salt, Coriander Seed. See the full list with measurements above.

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