Spiced Almonds

From EatingWell: November/December 1998, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005) — Subscribe Now!

A high-protein predinner snack—like these simple curry-roasted almonds—is a good way to take the edge off your appetite so that you don't overeat at mealtime.

16 servings, 1/4 cup each

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

2 cups whole almonds, (with skins)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300°F.
Combine almonds, oil, curry powder, salt and cayenne in a small baking pan; toss to coat well. Bake until the almonds are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Per serving: 112 calories; 10 g fat (1 g sat, 6 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 73 mg sodium; 4 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 2 fat (mono)