Citrus Spice Marcona Almonds
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Citrus Spice Marcona Almonds, a perfect blend of zesty citrus, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness. Featuring the rich, buttery taste of Marcona almonds, this recipe infuses them with orange and lemon zest, a medley of spices like smoked paprika and cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey for a luxurious glaze. Roasted to golden perfection in just 10 minutes, these almonds are an easy, gourmet snack that's as at home on a holiday appetizer table as it is tucked into your everyday pantry. Finished with a sprinkle of kosher salt for the ultimate balance of flavors, these almonds are sure to become your go-to for entertaining or indulging. Plus, they store beautifully, making them a convenient make-ahead option for flavorful snacking all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Marcona almonds
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, orange zest, lemon zest, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to create a fragrant spice mixture.
Add the Marcona almonds to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Drizzle the honey over the almonds and toss again to ensure an even coating.
Spread the almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the almonds are lightly toasted and fragrant.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the almonds with kosher salt while still warm.
Allow the almonds to cool slightly before serving, as they will crisp up as they cool.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.3 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 298 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 589 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1655 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
