Almond is one of the most sought-after nuts all around the world and has been consumed by us since time immemorial. It is a rich source of high quality proteins, vitamin E, B and minerals like copper, potassium, magnesium, iron and zinc. It helps in lowering total cholesterol level in human body which is another reason behind its popular use. Almond is eaten raw and also used to garnish many dishes. Thankfully, it is available throughout the year. As a snack, roasted almond is very popular. However, if you are not familiar with the methods of roasting almonds, you need not worry. You can roast almonds at your home. It is relatively a very simple task to accomplish and you need not be an expert in it. The instructions below can help you out. Just go through them once and roast almonds in the oven, all on your own.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time Required: 15 minutes
Resources Required:
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Almonds
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Vegetable oil
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Salt
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Oven
Instructions:
1. Heat the microwave oven
First of all, you need to heat the oven up to a temperature of 350 degrees F. With the help of an aluminum foil, cover the cookie sheet or baking pan.
2. Coat nuts with vegetable oil
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Now, spread the almonds on the aluminum foil in a single layer.
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After that, you have to coat the nuts with vegetable oil. You can apply oil with the help of your hands or a brush. Once, all the almonds have been oiled, then you have to rearrange them in a single layer.
3. Baking the almonds in oven
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The right temperature for baking almonds is around 350 degrees F. The oven is already heated to that temperature, you have to bake the almonds for a time period of around 8 to 10 minutes.
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You need to make sure that nuts don’t get burned by the pan. When the timer starts ringing after 10 minutes, carefully remove the pan from the oven and then pull the corners of the foil into a pouch and place them on a cool surface. This way, almonds will not burn.
4. Seasoning of almonds
Now that the almonds have been roasted, you can salt or season the almonds as per your convenience and taste. Allow the roasted almonds to dry for around 10 minutes and then store them in a glass or porcelain jar. You can serve tasty roasted almonds to your family members and guests whenever you want.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are dry roasted almonds healthy?
Absolutely yes. In fact, all the different types of nut are healthy as they provide a good deal of nutrients and minerals. However, you need to remember that they have high level of fats and oils therefore it’s better to eat them in moderate amounts.
Quick Tips:
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You need to take out almonds from the oven before they are too brown inside as they continue to roast even when they have been taken out.
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You can even consume the almonds when they are taken out from the oven. Simply toss them in melted butter and serve them.
Things To Watch Out For:
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You can get burns while taking out almonds from the oven, so make sure that you are wearing the gloves.
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Over roasting the almonds causes them to lose their flavor. The nuts become darker and crispier as they start to cool.
