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Rosemary roasted almonds in small white bowl with wooden spoon.
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Rosemary Roasted Almonds

These Rosemary Roasted Almonds are a healthy and flavorful snack! They're made with olive oil, smoked paprika, lemon zest, and fresh herbs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cooling Time:30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan
Keyword: toasted almonds, Spanish almonds, smoky almonds
Servings: 24
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Christine Rooney

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mince 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary.
  • Place 1 lb. (equals 16 oz.) of raw, unsalted almonds on a large baking sheet (feel free to use parchment paper if you like).
  • Drizzle 2 Tbsp. olive oil over the almonds and toss them until they are completely coated.
  • Sprinkle 3 tsp. smoked paprika and ½ tsp. kosher salt over the almonds and toss until completely coated.
  • Add 2 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary (can sub 2 tsp. dried rosemary) to the almonds and toss until completely coated.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 14-15 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through the cooking time to prevent the nuts from burning.
    Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
  • Immediately, add another ¾ tsp. kosher salt to the almonds and toss until combined. Using a Microplane zester, add the zest of 1-2 lemons to the almonds and toss once again until completely coated.
  • Allow the roasted almonds to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving, which will help them become crispy.
  • To Serve: Adjust salt levels as needed. Garnish with extra minced rosemary (optional).

Notes

Feel free to reduce the amount of smoked paprika to 2 tsp. if you prefer a less 'smoky' flavor. Alternately, you can use half regular and half smoked paprika.
2 tsp. dried rosemary may be used in place of 2 Tbsp. fresh minced rosemary if needed.
Make sure to choose whole raw, unsalted almonds instead of salted, sliced, or slivered almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp. | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg