Spanish Spiced Almonds Food

SPANISH SPICED ALMONDS (ALMENDRAS FRITAS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 - 10 minutes until aromatic and slightly darker in colour.
• Meanwhile, combine the smoked paprika and sea salt in a small dish.
• Remove almonds from the oven and place in a medium bowl.
• Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with the paprika - salt mixture. Serve warm.

SPANISH SPICED ALMONDS

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!

SPICED SPANISH ALMONDS

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.

SPANISH INSPIRED SPICED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 170°C Line a baking tray with baking paper.
• Melt the butter and olive oil together, using a large frying pan over a medium heat.
• Add the almonds and garlic. Stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towel. Discard the garlic and place the almonds in a large bowl.
• Using a mortar and pestle, grind the salt and coriander seeds to a powder. Add the sugar and spices. Mix well.
• Add the egg white to the spice mix. Add the almonds and toss well.
• Spread the almonds on the baking tray and toast in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Remove almonds from the oven and cool completely on the baking tray.
• Store the almonds in an airtight container for up to a week.

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.

MOROCCAN SPICED ALMONDS

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.

SPICED ALMONDS FOR THE TAPAS BAR

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.

SPICED MARCONA ALMONDS

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.