Savory Almonds Food

SPICED ALMONDS

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.

SAVORY SPICED 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.

SAVORY SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 275 degrees.
• Whisk egg white and water until foamy.
• Toss with nuts, and pour into strainer.
• Strain for 3 minutes.
• Pour nuts into brown paper bag, and shake with spices until coated.
• Pour onto cookie sheet and spread out.
• Bake 15 minutes and stir.
• Lower heat to 225 degrees, and bake 1 hour, stirring a few times.
• Turn off oven and cool with door propped open.
• Store in airtight container.

SAVORY SEASONED ROASTED ALMONDS =O)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Place nuts in a medium size mixing bowl and drizzle oil over them.
• Add seasonings. Flip a dozen or so times to coat well, then spread on a cookie sheet with rimmed edge.
• Place in oven for approximately 20 - 30 minutes, stirring and turning over every 3-5 minutes for even browning and to prevent burning.
• Remove from oven and and lay to rest on paper towels until cool. Be warned, nuts may seem warm to fingers, but still be too hot for the tongue! When cool, serve and enjoy. Store in a can, jar, or tightly sealed plastic bag.

CRISP SAVORY ALMONDS

Steps:

• Beat egg whites in a large bowl at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Add mustard, red pepper, and paprika; beat at low speed until well blended.
• Stir in almonds; toss to coat evenly.
• Combine Parmesan cheese and salt on a sheet of wax paper. Pour the almond mixture over the cheese mixture; toss gently to coat evenly. Spread almonds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn the oven off. Let the almonds stand in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove almonds from the oven, and let cool completely.
• Store almonds in an airtight container.