Spiced Spanish Almonds
Crunchy, smoky, and infused with bold spices, Spiced Spanish Almonds are the ultimate gourmet snack to elevate any occasion. Featuring earthy smoked paprika, warm cumin, and a kick of cayenne pepper, these roasted almonds deliver a perfect balance of heat and sweetness with just the right amount of salt. Coated in a spiced olive oil mixture and baked to golden perfection, this easy recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare, making it a quick yet sophisticated treat. Perfect as a tapas-inspired appetizer, a cocktail party companion, or a protein-packed snack on the go, Spiced Spanish Almonds bring a taste of Spain to your table with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw Spanish almonds (skins on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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 olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, sea salt, granulated sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to form a spiced oil mixture.
Add the raw Spanish almonds to the bowl and toss them thoroughly in the spiced oil mixture until all the almonds are evenly coated.
Spread the coated almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the almonds are aromatic and slightly darker in color. Be careful not to over-roast them as they can burn quickly.
Remove the almonds from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Transfer the cooled almonds to an airtight container for storage, or serve immediately as a flavorful snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3% | |
*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.
