Garlic And Hot Pepper Toasted Almonds Recipes

SPICED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer the almonds to a bowl.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir the spices into the oil and cook, stirring until warm, about 30 seconds. Add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are warm and the spices are evenly distributed. Add the hot pepper sauce and stir to distribute. Remove the almonds from the pan and allow them to cool before serving.

GARLIC AND HOT PEPPER TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large fry pan, heat oil and butter together over medium heat until foamy.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes and heat for 30 seconds.
• Add almonds, stirring constantly until coated and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt. Cool and store in an airtight container.

SPICY ROASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 180 Degrees C (350 F).Line a baking tray with some baking/parchment paper.
• Mix the almonds, oil, cayenne pepper and salt together in a bowl.
• Place the coated almonds on the baking tray, and roast for 15 minutes in the oven.Turn the almonds halfway through to ensure even cooking.
• Serve immediately if enjoying warm, or allow to cool completely before storing.

GARLIC AND HOT-PEPPER ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over moderate heat, heat olive oil and butter. When
• butter foams, add garlic and stir until fragrant. Add pepper flakes and
• stir an additional 15 seconds. Add almonds and stir continuously until
• nuts are well coated and lightly toasted. Season with salt. Drain nuts on
• paper towels and let cool. Serve cool, but not cold.

ROASTED RED PEPPER, ALMOND, AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Finely chop almonds in processor. Add roasted peppers, vinegar, and garlic; process to coarse puree. With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube and process until puree thickens slightly. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in small bowl.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS, GARLIC & TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cook green beans in boiling salted water until tender, then drain and cool under running water. Set aside.
• Put olive oil, shallots, garlic cloves and some salt in a frying pan, then cook gently for about 8 mins until soft but not brown. Tip in the beans and a grind of pepper, toss well, then warm through. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and toasted flaked almonds.

ROASTED RED PEPPER, ALMOND, AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Very finely chop almonds in processor. Add roasted peppers, vinegar, and garlic; process to coarse puree. With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube and process until puree thickens slightly. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Dip can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

HOT AND SPICY ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan.
• Add worcestershire sauce, cumin, sugar, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
• Cook over low heat for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add the nuts and stir to coat evenly with seasonings.
• Spread the nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Remove from the oven and toss with sea salt.
• Cool.

PAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC, PARSLEY AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Cut each cauliflower in quarters and remove the core. Cut quarters into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Chop down wider slices so all are approximately the same jagged size.
• Heat olive oil in a heavy wide skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add cauliflower and toss to coat using a metal spatula or flat wooden spoon. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Keeping heat brisk, repeatedly turn the cauliflower, letting the slices brown as they cook. Adjust heat as necessary to keep them sizzling nicely but not scorching. Continue to stir and flip the cauliflower until it is tender when pierced with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add crushed red pepper, garlic, rosemary, parsley and lemon zest. Stir well to coat and cook 1 minute more. Check seasoning, then transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with almonds and fresno chile, if using, and serve with lemon wedges.