Rosemary and Chili Roasted Almonds
Sweet, salty, spicy almonds with a touch of fresh rosemary! Perfect for parties and snacking!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted almonds
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium sized bowl whisk together all of the ingredients except the almonds and 1/2 teaspoon of the rosemary. Add the almonds to the mixture and toss them until they are coated.
- Pour the almonds out onto the prepared baking sheet and place them on the middle rack of the oven. Bake the almonds for 5 minutes then remove them and toss them around using a spatula.
- Place the almonds back in the oven and bake them for another 12-15 minutes, tossing them around 2-3 more times. Remove the almonds from the oven and sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of rosemary along with another pinch of kosher salt. Let the nuts cool completely before serving.
Notes
Keep a close eye on the almonds while they bake to prevent them from burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 147mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g