Garlic and Hot Pepper Toasted Almonds |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 7 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These are great as a host gift or holiday gift in an clean mason jar with nice ribbon, or try them as a low fuss pre-dinner snack. Developed for the Almond Board of California by Trish Magwood, author of James Beard award winning cookbook ‘dish entertains’, Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
2 teaspoons minced garlic (or use garlic powder to your taste, it will stick better) |
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes |
2 cups whole almonds |
salt, to taste |
Directions:
1. In a large fry pan, heat oil and butter together over medium heat until foamy.
2. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and heat for 30 seconds.
3. Add almonds, stirring constantly until coated and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt. Cool and store in an airtight container.
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