Toasted Almonds Recipe
Ingredients
| Almonds | 1 Cup (16 tbs), blanched | |
| Vegetable oil | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1795 Calories from Fat 1564
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 181 g278%
Saturated Fat 19.6 g98.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1.4 mg0.1%
Total Carbohydrates 31 g10.3%
Dietary Fiber 17.4 g69.8%
Sugars 5.6 g
Protein 30 g60.7%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C
Calcium 37.8% Iron 29.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until the brown skin can be easily slipped off between the fingers.
Drain and remove the skins.
Dry well.
Place oil in a small pan and heat until hot, between 325° F. and 350° F.
Drop in almonds.
Stir continually until they turn a light toasted color.
Remove from oil with a fork.
Drop on paper towel to drain.
Sprinkle with salt, if salted almonds are desired.
Makes 1/4 lb. nuts.
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