Buttered Roasted Almonds 4g Net Carbs Recipes

BUTTER ROASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• 1. position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°. In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter with the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, stirring. Put the almonds in mixing bowl, scrape the butter mixture into the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat.
• 2. Scrape the almonds and anything remaining in the bowl onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread evenly. Roast until fragrant and darkened to a Rich Brown, 11 to 13 minutes. Any exposed almond meat should be a deep golden color. Be sure not to under cook. Remove from the oven and drizzle with a little of the olive oil and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Let cool completely. They will get crunchier as they cool. Scrape the almonds and all the contents of the pan, there will be some yummy brown stuff, into an airtight container and store in refrigerator for a week to 10 days. Makes about 2 1/4 cups

BUTTERED ROASTED ALMONDS - 4G NET CARBS

Steps:

• Turn slow cooker to high and place butter in crock; allow butter to melt.
• Once melted, turn slow cooker to low.
• Add the nuts and stir to coat with the butter.
• Cover and cook on low for 2 hrs, stirring several times while cooking.
• When done cooking, add the salt and toss to coat.
• Let nuts cool, uncovered, then store in tightly sealed container.

ROASTED ALMONDS IN SKINS

Steps:

• Place salt in a large bowl that will hold 8 cups.
• Add boiling water to the bowl and stir well.
• Add almonds to the brine.
• Let steep for 1/2 hour.
• Drain the nuts with a colander.
• Pour nuts onto a large towel and dry with a second towel patting them thoroughly dry.
• Transfer nuts to a large bowl.
• Drizzle with canola oil and stir to make all nuts have a shine but not too much oil on any one.
• Distribute the nuts on 2 large baking pans.
• Slow roast for ½ hour at 200 degrees F then stir.
• Slow roast for ½ hour at 200 degrees F then stir.
• Raise temperature in the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Roast for 15 minutes and let cool to room temperature.