8
Serves
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 25 to 30 minutes
Warm spices turn plain almonds into irresistible nibbles. And thanks to almonds’ protein and “good fat,” these are blood sugar–smart.
1 cup unpeeled whole almonds
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1. Toss the almonds with olive oil, cumin, salt, and cayenne in a pie plate or shallow baking dish.
2. Bake at 350°F (180°C), stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool. One serving is 2 tablespoons. Almonds will keep, enclosed in an airtight container, for up to 1 week.
Per serving: 112 calories, 4 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 10 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 73 mg sodium.