savory roasted almonds

Another snack food for when you’re craving savory, salty, spiciness. For a change, try a couple of these almonds with a few raisins in one mouthful. Hmmmm…

Ingredients:
1 lb raw almonds
1 large egg white + a pinch of salt
2 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp homemade garlic powder
1/8 tsp chipotle powder
1/16 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 300°.
2. Dry roast almonds for 10 – 15 minutes or until their jackets start to split.
3. Allow almonds to cool completely.

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°.
2. Whisk egg white with a pinch of salt till stiff peaks form.
3. Add salt, paprika, garlic powder, chipotle and cinnamon and whisk to combined.
4. Fold in almonds and toss till well coated.
5. Line a large pan with parchment paper and spread coated almonds one layer thick.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. When nuts are completely cool, store in an airtight container.

Keeps for months.

Yield: one pound.