Best 20 Spiced Almonds Recipes

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Spiced almonds are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. They are also a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can easily make your own spiced almonds at home. Here we will introduce some amazing recipes that you can use to create the perfect spiced almonds for your taste.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED ALMONDS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings (serving size 1/4 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole unsalted almonds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir the spices into the oil and cook, stirring until warm, about 30 seconds. Add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are warm and the spices are evenly distributed. Add the hot pepper sauce and stir to distribute. Remove the almonds from the pan and allow them to cool before serving.

SPICED COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Kelsey Bunker

Categories     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Raisin     Almond     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups hot water
3/4 cup raisins
4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) butter, divided
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 cup couscous
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

MOROCCAN SPICED ALMONDS



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Sweet, salty, and spicy. These easy roasted nuts are coated with Moroccan-inspired spices and roasted until crunchy and addicting. We love these with a nice light white wine! Perfect for gifting ... or keeping.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste (I like salty so I go for 2))
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg white
1 pound raw almonds (about 3 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, spices, salt, and pepper.
  • To another medium bowl, add the egg white. Whisk briskly until frothy, about 30 seconds. Add the almonds and toss with a wooden spoon until coated. Add the spice mix and toss until the nuts are well-coated. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Place in oven and bake, stirring once, until fragrant and toasted, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely and then serve. Nuts will keep well at room temperature in a sealed bag or jar for several days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 cup, Calories 232 kcal, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 147 mg, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g

COUSCOUS WITH SPICED ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup whole blanched almonds.
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous

Steps:

  • To prepare the almonds, heat the butter in a saute pan over medium heat until it is melted and bubbling. Add the almonds, cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, and salt. Saute until the almonds start to brown and the spices smell very fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • To prepare the couscous, heat the stock in a saucepan over high heat until boiling, then season with salt and pepper. Place the couscous in a large bowl, pour the hot stock over the couscous, and cover with foil. Let stand until the stock is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, coarsely chop the cooled almonds. When the couscous has absorbed the stock, fluff with a fork, add the almonds, and mix well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPICED COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Make and share this Spiced Couscous With Raisins and Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Moroccan

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups hot water
3/4 cup raisins
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1 cup couscous
1 medium onions or 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

SPICED MARCONA ALMONDS



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If you have trouble finding Marcona almonds, you can substitute regular blanched almonds. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 hr (includes cooling)

Categories     Nut     Bake     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Almond     Spring     Poker/Game Night     Shower     Gourmet     Picnic

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large egg white
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked hot or sweet Spanish paprika
2 cups blanched Marcona almonds (10 ounces)
Special Equipment
parchment paper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  • Whisk together egg white, salt, cumin, and paprika in a bowl, then add almonds and toss to coat. Spread almonds evenly on baking sheet and roast until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer nuts on parchment to a rack and cool completely (almonds will crisp as they cool). Loosen nuts from parchment with a spatula and transfer to a bowl.

SPANISH SPICED ALMONDS



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These tapas style almonds are traditionally deep fried, but you can get the same results from oven roasting! Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Fruit

Time 21m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika (hot or mild)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups blanched whole almonds
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, to taste (or kosher salt)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300*F.
  • Warm the oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add paprika dn cumin, and stir 1 minute to mix and release flavors. Remove from heat when mixutre just begins to bubble. Move to a medium bowl, and stir in the almonds.
  • Transfer almonds to parchment lined baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle right away with salt, and move to wire rack. Let dry at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 909.8, Fat 80.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Sodium 585.7, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 30.7

ORANGE SPICED ALMONDS



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After snacking on these tangy nuts at a local fair, I searched my cookbooks for a similar recipe. It took several trials, but now these sugar-and-spicy treats are a tradition!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon orange juice
3 cups whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, allspice and ginger. In a small bowl, beat egg white and orange juice. Add almonds; stir to coat. Sprinkle sugar mixture over almonds; mix well. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 20 minutes. Remove to waxed paper to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

SUGAR SPICED ALMONDS



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"These zippy almonds are spicy yet sweet, and once you start eating them, you can't stop," says Sherri Jackson of Chillicothe, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups unblanched whole almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add almonds; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 250° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 44g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CUMIN-AND-PAPRIKA-SPICED MARCONA ALMONDS



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Almonds were brought to Spain by the Moors, and they've featured in Andalusian cuisine ever since. Typically they are used as a thickener for sauces and, most famously, as the base of ajo blanco. Whole Marcona almonds are roasted with sweet or hot smoked paprika-I prefer to use sweet paprika, introduce a little heat via cayenne, and round it out with cumin and salt. In the event of a crippling Marcona almond shortage, regular blanched almonds will do the trick.

Provided by Talia Baiocchi

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg white
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon cumin, for dusting
1 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon sweet or smoked Spanish paprika, for dusting
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups blanched Marcona almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the egg white, salt, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and the cayenne. Add the almonds and toss to coat.
  • Spread the almonds out evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through. Transfer to a plate to cool for about 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of cumin and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of paprika. Sprinkle this mixture over the cooled nuts. Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

SAVORY SPICED ALMONDS



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"You won't be able to eat just one of these!" assures Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. "So make several batches to share. They're a great snack anytime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups unsalted whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, add butter. Bake in a 300° oven for 3-5 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir in the soy sauce, salt, ginger and garlic powder. Add almonds; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer. , Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove to paper towels to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ROASTED SPICED PEARS AND FIGS WITH ALMONDS



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Categories     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Roast     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Fig     Pear     Almond     Spice     Winter     Cinnamon     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 firm-ripe pears (preferably Bartlett)
1/2 pound dried figs (as soft as possible; about 12)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 vanilla bean
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Accompaniment: sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • In an ovenproof 10-inch heavy skillet toast almonds in one layer in middle of oven until golden, about 5 minutes, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Halve pears lengthwise and cut each half into 3 wedges, discarding cores. Quarter figs lengthwise.
  • In skillet melt sugar and butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is melted completely and remove skillet from heat. With a knife halve vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into butter mixture. With a wooden spoon stir in vanilla pod, cinnamon, allspice, pears, and figs until coated and roast in middle of oven 20 minutes, or until pears are just tender. Remove pod and with spoon stir in almonds until coated well.
  • Serve fruit mixture warm with sour cream.

COUSCOUS WITH SPICED RED SAUCE, CHICKPEAS, AND ALMONDS



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This simple and satisfying dish makes use of pantry staples: canned chickpeas, slivered almonds, and golden raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup couscous
3/4 cup Versatile Tomato Sauce
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon almond slivers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place couscous in a small bowl. Cover with 1 cup boiling water. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let couscous sit 10 minutes to soften. Fluff with a fork, and set aside.
  • Heat sauce, cinnamon, and cumin in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chickpeas, raisins, and almonds, and heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper. Serve couscous topped with sauce, and garnish with parsley, if using.

SPICED SPANISH ALMONDS



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Salty, sweet and laced with smoke -- the perfect kind of almond for a party. If any remain the next day, savor them over a salad topped with sliced ripe pears and shaved Manchego cheese. From 'EatingWell.com' and posted for ZWT5. NOTE: Cooling time included in PREP time.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 1/4 cup servings, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot paprika or 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 lb marcona almonds (about 3 cups) or 1 lb raw whole almond (about 3 cups)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Whisk brown sugar, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt and cayenne in a large bowl.
  • Whisk egg white and water in a medium bowl until foamy.
  • Add almonds to egg mixture and stir to coat; pour through a sieve to drain off excess egg white.
  • Transfer the almonds to the bowl of spices; stir well to coat.
  • Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the almonds for 30 minutes.
  • Stir, reduce the oven temperature to 200F and bake until almonds are dry and golden, about 30 minutes more.
  • Let cool before serving, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • NOTE: Spanish Marcona almonds have recently become more popular and more available. They're a little flatter than ordinary almonds, with a richer flavor. Always skinned, most Marcona almonds have already been sauteed in oil and lightly salted when you get them. For this recipe, select unsalted and oil-free nuts if you can, though either will work well. You can find them in specialty stores.

SUGAR SPICED ALMONDS



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Spiced almonds are a nice winter treat.

Provided by famzily117

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound blanched almonds
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
⅜ teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine almonds and olive oil in a bowl; toss to coat. Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toasted, about 15 minutes. Allow almonds to cool slightly.
  • While almonds are baking, mix sugar, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture over almonds and toss again. Spread almonds in a single layer and continue to bake until spices are fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 0.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

HONEY-SPICED ALMONDS



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Provided by Katie Brown

Categories     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Almond     Poker/Game Night     Honey     Engagement Party     Party

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups whole, blanched almonds
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 tablespoons salt
4 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • 2. Heat a large sauté pan on high, and add olive oil. Add almonds to pan, toast for 1 minute stirring often, and reduce heat to low. Continue to stir until the almonds are light golden brown, 6-7 minutes. Add honey and spices, salt and sesame seeds and stir to coat evenly.
  • 3. Spread nuts out evenly on to a large sheet tray and place in the oven until honey is dry, 10-15 minutes. Allow nuts to cool before serving.

SPICED ALMONDS FOR THE TAPAS BAR



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Make and share this Spiced Almonds for the Tapas Bar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika (Spanish smoked sweet or hot)
1 lb almonds, blanched
1 -3 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Grind salt and paprika in a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder till fine.
  • Place almonds on cookie sheet and toast for 5-10 minutes.
  • Pour into a glass bowl and toss in 1 tablespoon oil to coat using more if needed.
  • Add seasonings stirring to coat.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.4, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Sodium 1420.5, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 16

SPICED SPANISH ALMONDS



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Categories     Nut     Bake     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Healthy

Yield 12 servings of 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound (about 3 cups) Marcona or raw whole almonds (see Tip)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. 2. Whisk brown sugar, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt and cayenne in a large bowl. Whisk egg white and water in a medium bowl until foamy. Add almonds and stir to coat; pour through a sieve to drain off excess egg white. Transfer the almonds to the bowl of spices; stir well to coat. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet. 3. Bake the almonds for 30 minutes. Stir, reduce the oven temperature to 200° and bake until the almonds are dry and golden, about 30 minutes more. Let cool before serving, about 20 minutes.

SPICED ALMONDS



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Watch the nuts carefully during toasting as they go from golden and fragrant to burnt very quickly. The almonds can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups raw whole almonds
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix all the spices together. In a large bowl, toss the nuts with the oil, then toss with the spice mixture to coat.
  • Spread the nuts out over a rimmed baking sheet. Toast, stirring often, until the nuts are fragrant and lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Let the nuts cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
  • For Orange-Fennel Almonds: Mix 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together. Substitute the orange zest mixture for the spice mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil for the canola oil. Before serving, toss the nuts with 1 teaspoon more grated orange zest.
  • For Spicy Chipotle Almonds: Mix 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together. Substitute the cumin mixture for the spice mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil for the canola oil.

CRANBERRY AVOCADO SALAD WITH CANDIED SPICED ALMONDS & SWEET WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Cranberry Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds & Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Johanna

Number Of Ingredients 26

DRESSING:
1/2 cup sugar (60g)
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried mustard
1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar (120 ml)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (70 ml)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (70 ml)
SALAD:
12 ounces baby spinach, arugula, field greens (340g)
1 small bunch cilantro, washed and dried, leaves removed whole from stems
2 medium avocados, peeled and halved
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (115g)
1 1/2 cups candied spiced almonds (115g) recipe to follow
CANDIED SPICED ALMONDS:
5 cups almonds, sliced, or a 1 pound package (600g)
1/2 cup sugar (100g)
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoons smoked paprika, or more to taste
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a pint sized glass jar and shake well to dissolve sugar. Salad: Place greens and cilantro leaves in a large bowl. Add avocado and dried cranberries and about 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss gently. Scatter candied almonds over salad and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pass extra dressing at the table. Candied almonds: Place a large sheet of foil on a work surface. Spray with cooking spray or rub a teaspoon of oil over foil with a paper towel. Place sugar in a large non-stick sauté pan and heat over medium heat, occasionally tipping and swirling the sugar until it's all melted into a pale golden syrup. Lower heat immediately and add butter, cinnamon, smoked paprika and vanilla. Stir until well combined and all butter is incorporated into the sugar syrup. Add the nuts and stir gently to coat. Don't worry if you have some clumps of caramelized sugar - they will melt as you continue to sauté the almonds. Cover and continue to cook on low, stirring every minute or so until almonds are a delicious golden brown. Watch very carefully as they can go from beautiful to burned very quickly! Turn out onto prepared foil and sprinkle liberally with sea salt. Spread out on foil to cool. Note: The cumin and the smoked paprika give just a hint of mysterious, delicious flavor - even though these are savory spices, these almonds are still wonderful served with sweets like ice cream or yogurt.

Here are some important tips for making the perfect Sp iced Almonds:

  • Use fresh almonds. Stale almonds will not have as much flavour and will be more difficult to cook evenly.
  • Blanch the almonds before cooking. This will help to remove the skins and make the almonds more evenly browned.
  • Use a large skillet or pan. This will allow the almonds to spread out evenly and cook more quickly.
  • Cook the almonds over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from scorching.
  • Stir the almonds frequently. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Watch the almonds closely. They can burn quickly, so be sure to remove them from the heat as soon as they are browned.
  • Let the almonds cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Sp iced Almonds are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They can be served as a healthy and protein-packed snak, used as a topping for salads, yoghurt, or oatmeal, or even added to baked goods for a crunchy and nutty flavour. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, these Sp iced Almonds are sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Try this recipe today and enjoy the deliciousness.

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