SPANISH FRIED MARCONA ALMONDS

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These are great with drinks or as a snack. So easy to make. I got the recipe from Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Mediterranean Cooking.

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     Spanish

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup whole blanched marcona almonds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread almonds on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes, stirring once or twice until just beginning to color.
  • Transfer to a plate and let cool 10 minute.
  • Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat and fry the almonds for 2-3 minute.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel covered plate to drain and cool.
  • Put the nuts in a bowl and add the thyme leaves and salt. Toss,.
  • They keep up to 3 days if covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1061.4, Fat 98.9, SaturatedFat 9.3, Sodium 1049.9, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 29.1

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