(NC)—Serve these spicy delicious almonds alone, or mix them with 2-3 cups of popcorn. This tasty treat is the perfect mix of salty and sweet and also makes a great gift.
Makes: 2 cups
Ingredients:1 large egg white
1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla extract
2 cups (250 mL) whole natural almonds
1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
1/4 cup (50 mL) cornstarch
1 tablespoon (15 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon (5 mL) chili powder
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) ground cumin
Preparation:Preheat oven to 225˚F (110ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place egg white in a large stainless steel bowl; whisk until frothy. Whisk in vanilla. Add almonds and gently toss until completely coated. Place remaining ingredients in a bowl and toss until well combined. Add sugar mixture to the almonds, a quarter at a time, and gently toss until well coated. Transfer almonds to the prepared sheet and arrange in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir and bake for 15 more minutes, or until coating is lightly colored and dried out. Remove from oven and immediately loosen with a metal spatula. Cool before serving.
Calories 136 Cholesterol 0 mg
Total fat 9 g Fibre 2 g
Saturated 0.7 g Calcium 52 mg
Monounsaturated 5.7 g Magnesium 53 mg
Polyunsaturated 2 g Sodium 81 mg
Carb 12 g Potassium 163 mg
Protein 4 g Vitamin E 5 mg
Recipe courtesy of the Almond Board of California
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