Toast Almonds
Almonds are a nutritious, protein-packed snack. They contain a good amount of fiber, copper, vitamin E and magnesium, and they are low in cholesterol. Toasted almonds also bring body and crunch to a number of dishes. They can be added to salads, mixed in rice pilaf and couscous, and sprinkled on ice cream and pastries. This article will show you how to toast almonds.
Contents
Steps
In the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
- Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
- Open your bag and measure 1/2 cup (85 g) of sliced almonds.
- Spread the almonds evenly over the foil-lined cookie sheet. Try to prevent overlapping.
- Put the sheet in the center of the oven.
- Allow the almonds to toast for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Open the oven door and stir the almonds with a long-handled wooden spoon every 3 to 4 minutes.
- Spread them evenly again after each stirring.
- Pay attention to the smell. When the almonds are nearly done, the kitchen will have an aroma of nuts.
- The almonds should also turn a golden brown color.
- Remove the almonds from the oven, and leave the cookie sheet to cool.
- Use in nut recipes right away or store in an airtight container for future use.
In the Microwave
- Drop 1/2 tsp. (5 g) of butter in a cup or bowl and stir in 1/2 cup (85 g) sliced almonds until they are all coated.
- The use of a fat helps the nuts to brown. You can also use olive oil.
- Spread the almonds on a flat, microwave-safe dish, like a pie plate. Make sure they are in 1 flat layer.
- Microwave for 1 minute on high.
- Stir the almonds.
- Microwave and stir at 1-minute intervals. Be sure not to go any longer as nuts can toast quickly.
- Cool and use or store in an airtight container.
- Finished.
Tips
- You can use this process to toast cashews, walnuts or other nuts.
- You can also toast almonds in a skillet; however, depending upon the equal distribution of heat, some can burn before others are toasted.
Warnings
- Be careful not to burn yourself when stirring the almonds. If there is not enough space, take them out and stir them, then add a few minutes to the cooking time.
Things You'll Need
- Sliced almonds
- Oven
- Microwave
- Cookie sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Wooden spoon
- Butter or olive oil
