Roasted Smoky Almonds
Today’s recipe is brought to you by a few things – simplicity, lack of creativity and an insatiable snack craving.
Since our move I have found myself eating fewer meals and eating small bites throughout the day. At one point, that was said to be a good thing for you, but I’m not sure anymore….that stuff is always changing! Almonds, though, I am sure are still in the “healthy” category. They are a consistent staple in our pantry and they are one of my favorite snacks.
But just plain ‘ol roasted almonds – they can get boring, right? I mentioned on Monday that we grilled out last Saturday night – BBQ chicken – and we used a smoky seasoning that we picked up at a spice store in Fort Collins last fall. The main ingredient in the seasoning was smoked paprika and I couldn’t get the smell out of my mind. So what better way to get more of that deep smoky flavor than to roast it with some almonds. Simple, salty, smoky and snacky!
Roasted Smoky Almonds
Yield: 2 cups
Total Time: 35 min
The perfect snack to keep on hand: simple roasted almonds with smoked paprika and liquid smoke.
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. liquid smoke
1 tsp. smoked paprika (or other smoky seasoning mix)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups unsalted almondsDirections:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Whisk the olive oil, liquid smoke, paprika, sea salt, garlic salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes together until blended. Add the almonds and stir well until all of the almonds are coated.
Spread into an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
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I should make a big batch of these for my father-in-law. He loves snacking on almonds too! My snack choices are usually much less healthy 🙂
Smoked or roasted nuts are never a bad idea. Mmmm, dangerously good, actually!
YUM! I’ve always wanted to make my own smokey nuts! Thanks 🙂
YUM! I can eat smoked almonds for days!! These look so yummy. (And beautiful photos!)
I have a bit of a smoked paprika obsession – I’m so glad to see it in this recipe!!! Love love love smoked almonds!
I LOVE the favor of these. Almonds are my favorite nut, but I always just eat them plain. I can not wait to make these!
I am an almond fiend (putting on my cereal every morning, wrecking havoc at the nut bowl at any party) plus snacks are my favorite food group. Healthy, flavorful, smokey…these are the total almond package Cassie!
Wow, this list of ingredients sound perfect together! Can’t wait to try it out!
Oh my gosh. Yesterday I ate some smoked almonds at the Mixx and nearly died. NOW I CAN. Die. Wait that doesn’t make sense.
Anyway, these are rad.
I’m on a major almond kick right now! These look like the perfect matchup of smoky flavors. Yum!
I can put down almonds like its nobody’s business, lol. These are perfect!! I could snack on them all day long.
What I won’t do for a handful of nuts! Uuuum, okay…that just sounded all kinds of wrong. Seriously, I love roasted almonds as an afternoon snack. Every tired roasted chickpeas? Those are awesome too!
Yikes…lots of typos in there 🙁 ^^^
Awesome snack, Cassie! I’d love to make these for my neigborhood happy hours!
What a fabulous snack idea! I love this smoky version!
I need these with a cold beer, yum.
I’m nuts about nuts! Sorry. Will you visit FC again so we can play in the mountains?
I enjoy eating almonds throughout the day to help me stay away from other really bad foods. I could use some of these.
Can I just say….I’d love that bowl in front of me right now. Sounds sooooo good. I love roasted nuts. Yum!
i’m totally a snacker so i love the thought of having something like this to grab while at work!
If I had liquid smoke in my pantry, I’d make these right now!
This is what I’m gonna do with that liquid smoke that’s been in my pantry for 3 years. That stuff never expires right?
I’m thinking these almonds make great party food!
Love the seasoning you added, these would make a perfect afternoon snack!
I could mindlessly eat handful after handful of smoked nuts. These look awesome.
Those look amazing! and I would challenge you on that “lack of creativity” nonsense 😉 BTW, no ramblings?
Love these flavors! And yes, I’m sure I could eat the entire bowl without stopping!
I could eat an entire bag of almonds all by myself. Love. Love. Love.
I snack on almonds EVERY.DAY. Literally. But just the plain roasted salted kind. I think I need to spice…errr…smoke…them up!
I could eat every last bit of almond in that jar. I would make double the batch or even triple just so i would have an endless amount. I’m an almond fiend and I LOVE that you made these a smokey flavor. I’m obsessed!!
Girl, you know I love my snacks… these would be fabulous to sneak in my bag While I’m flying to The Big Potluck 😉 Can’t wait to meet you!
These look (and sound) so good, Cassie. I kept seeing recipes for smoked paprika, and finally picked some up. It tastes delicious, but you’re so right – it’s that smoky smell that gets me every time.
What’s not to love!!
I could snack on this all day!
I have been doing the same lately! A lot of snacking during the day then no motivation to make dinner… thats not so good. But I would snack on these ANY day! Pinning 😀
I am the snack queen and these almonds are a tasty way to mix up my granola habit.
Just the perfect snack. When this day is done, I’d love a little bowl of these and a cold one!
I really need to buy some liquid smoke. These sound so tasty!
I don’t like plain almonds but candy them and I’m all over them. And this sounds good, too! But even better because it doesn’t have sugar. 🙂
NOBODY cares about your comment unless you’ve actually tried this recipe. Saying it looks yummy or you can’t wait to try it isn’t constructive at all. Seriously.