Are you looking for a simple yet delightful snack or dessert recipe? Buttered almonds are an excellent choice! With only a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can create these delicious and addictive treats. Not only are buttered almonds a delectable snack, but they're also a great addition to salads, charcuterie boards, and other dishes. So, let's delve into the world of buttery almond goodness and discover the best recipe for this classic treat.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS, CAPERS AND DILL
Cooking asparagus is one of the easiest kitchen tasks around. There is almost no preparation, the asparagus is roasted plain in the oven, and all that's left to do is fry some almonds and capers to spoon on top. This can be served as part of a festive spread of salads and seasonal dips. It also works well as a side for meat, fish or grain dishes.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet (baking tray) with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or on a work surface, use your hands or tongs to toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange asparagus in the paper-lined pan, spaced well apart, and roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from oven and set aside in the pan.
- In a small or medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy. Add almonds and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes (reduce heat as needed to prevent scorching). Pour almonds and butter evenly over asparagus.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat over high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus. Add dill. Using tongs or two spoons, mix gently to combine, transfer to a large plate and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
YVONNE MAFFEI'S ROAST CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS, DATES AND BUTTERED ALMONDS
Deglet Noors dates shine when they are cooked in chutneys, desserts or North African dishes like this whole roast chicken. The chicken is cooked with fluffy couscous that absorbs the sweetness of dates and the butteriness of toasted almonds. Supermarket Deglet Noors are often dark brown and hard, because they have been kept well past their natural point of ripeness; seek out soft, light-colored ones for the best flavor.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, roasts, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large ovenproof dish or pot with a tight lid, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, the ginger, the pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken and rub it around in the mixture until evenly coated. Turn chicken breast side down and roast, uncovered, for 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine couscous, 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside for 5 to 15 minutes to soak.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter. Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, just until toasted and golden; adjust heat so almonds and butter do not scorch. Turn off heat and stir in dates.
- Add almond-date mixture to couscous, along with any butter left in pan, and mix, fluffing the grains with a fork. Mix in 2 tablespoons olive oil, the sugar, the cinnamon and the orange blossom water (if using).
- Drizzle or paint honey over top of chicken (leave chicken breast-side down in pot). Add couscous mixture to the pot, arranging it around the chicken. Cover tightly with a lid or foil and return to the oven for 30 minutes more.
- Remove from the oven. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken and carve into serving pieces. Stir and fluff couscous, scraping up any chicken skin stuck to bottom of pan, and place chicken pieces back on top of couscous. Sprinkle with chopped herbs and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 913, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 967 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS
Make and share this Fresh Asparagus with Buttered Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Fruit
Time 21m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the almonds.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add the asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Remove and serve.
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS
Steps:
- 1. Add 2 tbsp of the butter to a skillet. Add the shallots and garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add the remaining butter, parsley, lemon juice and zest and stir. Add the almonds and let the butter and almonds brown.
- 2. While cooking almonds let the asparagus steam until crisp tender. Add the asparagus to the almond butter mixture. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Serve immediately
BUTTERED ALMONDS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the almonds and butter together in a large bowl. Spread the almonds on the baking sheet and sprinkle with half the salt. Bake the almonds, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, line another baking sheet with paper towels. When the almonds are toasted, scrape them onto the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Taste one and sprinkle with more salt as necessary. When the almonds have cooled completely, about 30 minutes, transfer them to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Tips:
- Choose the right almonds: Look for whole, raw almonds that are free of blemishes and have a consistent color. Avoid almonds that are split or have dark spots.
- Toast the almonds before buttering them: Toasting the almonds brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast the almonds in a pan over medium heat, or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes.
- Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the recipe. You can always add more salt to taste, but it's difficult to remove salt once it's been added.
- Use a variety of seasonings: In addition to salt, you can add other seasonings to the buttered almonds, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or chili powder. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor.
- Roast the almonds in a single layer: This will ensure that the almonds are evenly toasted and coated in the butter mixture.
- Don't overcook the almonds: Overcooked almonds will be dry and chewy. Cook the almonds just until they are golden brown and fragrant.
Conclusion:
Buttered almonds are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as an ingredient in other recipes. They're a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber, and they're also a good source of antioxidants. With so many different ways to make them, there's sure to be a recipe for buttered almonds that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a handful of buttered almonds.
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