Cumin-Roasted Almonds

From EatingWell: December 1997, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004) — Subscribe Now!

Spiced almonds make a simple irresistible nibble to accompany cocktails.

2 cups

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

2 cups whole blanched almonds
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300°F.
Place almonds in a baking pan; toss with oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Bake until lightly toasted, about 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Variation: Use curry powder and cayenne pepper in place of cumin and black pepper.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 58 calories; 5 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 37 mg sodium; 54 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 fat