Citrus Spice Marcona Almonds Recipes

SPANISH NIBBLES: HOT OLIVES WITH CITRUS AND SPICE, MARCONA ALMONDS, PAPRIKA TOASTED CHICK PEAS

Steps:

• Make a double layer pouch of foil for the olives. Add citrus peel, red pepper flakes and fennel seeds to olives then top with olive oil. Seal the pouch and shake it to distribute the spices and oil. Place in hot oven at any temperature or on outdoor grill to heat them through.
• Place the almonds in a small decorative serving dish.
• Place chickpeas in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook 15 minutes until crisp and dry. In the last 5 minutes, season the chick peas with paprika salt and pepper. If you season them up too soon, the paprika will blacken and become bitter. Place the cooked chick peas in a small serving bowl. Place the olives on a platter and cut the pouch open to expose them. Place the small serving dishes for nuts and peas on the platter alongside olives. Place a ramekin or other small cup out to collect olive pits.

SPICED MARCONA ALMONDS

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
• Whisk together egg white, salt, cumin, and paprika in a bowl, then add almonds and toss to coat. Spread almonds evenly on baking sheet and roast until golden, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer nuts on parchment to a rack and cool completely (almonds will crisp as they cool). Loosen nuts from parchment with a spatula and transfer to a bowl.

SPICED MARCONA ALMONDS

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
• Whisk together egg white, salt, cumin, and paprika in a bowl, then add almonds and toss to coat. Spread almonds evenly on baking sheet and roast until golden, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer nuts on parchment to a rack and cool completely (almonds will crisp as they cool). Loosen nuts from parchment with a spatula and transfer to a bowl.

CITRUS & SPICE MARCONA ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
• Whisk together egg white, orange juice, zest, salt, cumin, and paprika in a bowl, then add almonds and toss to coat.
• Spread almonds evenly on baking sheet for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and mix the nuts around, return to oven for another 10 minutes or until golden.
• Transfer nuts on parchment to a rack and cool completely (almonds will crisp as they cool).
• Loosen nuts from parchment with a spatula and transfer to a bowl.
• Note: These almonds can be made several days in advance and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

MARCONA ALMONDS/ CALIFORNIA STYLE

Steps:

• .Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Boil almonds in water for about 30 seconds.
• Drain the almonds in a sieve, then place them in a clean dish towel.
• Rub them to remove the skins.
• Place the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Add olive oil and coat them evenly.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Bake the almonds 30 to 40 minutes, stirring a couple of times so that they brown evenly.
• When done, spread on a cool surface to let cool.
• Add more salt if needed.
• Store in an airtight container.