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Here’s how to toast almonds two ways, which makes them crunchier and enhances their nutty flavor! Try toasted almonds on salads, oatmeal and desserts.
Almonds are one thing, but toasted almonds are transcendental. Once you’ve tasted them, you’ll never go back! Toasting nuts does two things: it makes them crunchier and enhances their nutty flavor. It really is worth the extra time.
Toasted almonds work as a garnish to all sorts of recipes: salads and soups, roasted veggies, a topping for oatmeal, and even desserts! Berries, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of toasted almonds? Perfection. Here’s how to toast almonds using your stove or your oven.
How to toast almonds: on the stove
Make toasted almonds on the stovetop when you have a small quantity of nuts and want to make them quickly. Keep in mind the timing will vary depending on whether the almonds are whole, sliced, or slivered.
- Pros: This method is so fast: it takes only 5 minutes!
- Drawbacks: Toasting nuts on the stovetop can cook unevenly, and it’s harder to toast large quantities.
- Basic stovetop method: Place the nuts in a dry skillet without oil. Heat, shaking the pan and stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the nuts are fragrant and golden brown (if sliced or slivered), about 4 to 5 minutes. Stay at the stove, because the nuts can burn very easily! Immediately remove to a plate to cool.
How to toast almonds: in the oven
Make toasted almonds in the oven when you have time to preheat the oven! This method is also preferred for quantities over 1 cup. Again, the timing will vary depending on whether the almond is whole, sliced (like the photos) or slivered.
- Pros: This method cooks the nuts more evenly than the stovetop method, and you can cook lots of nuts at once.
- Drawbacks: You’ll need to wait for the oven to preheat, which typically takes 10 to 15 minutes.
- Basic oven method: Preheat to 350°F and bake the nuts on a baking sheet about 7 to 8 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Stay near the oven, because the nuts can burn easily.
A use for leftover toasted nuts? Make Homemade Nut Butter!
Ways to use toasted almonds
Once you toast almonds, there are many ways to use them in both sweet and savory recipes. Here are some of our favorite ideas:
- Salad: Add a sprinkle on a strawberry salad, blackberry salad, blueberry salad, lentil salad, or arugula salad.
- Roasted or sauteed vegetables: Use as a topping for steamed green beans, roasted cauliflower, roasted broccoli, sauteed chard, or Tuscan kale to add protein and crunch.
- Grain bowls: Throw a handful on a grain bowl, like power bowls or Mediterranean bowls.
- Soups: They add a nutty crunch to red lentil soup.
- Oatmeal: Throw a handful onto oatmeal or Instant Pot oatmeal.
- Pancakes or waffles: Top a stack of banana oatmeal pancakes, Greek yogurt pancakes, or blueberry waffles.
- Desserts: They’re great on a sundae, in ice cream, or with berries and whipped cream.
Storage info
After you toast almonds (and your kitchen smells amazing), you can use them immediately! Here’s how to store leftovers, if you have them:
- Cool fully and place in a sealed container. We use a small glass container with lid.
- Store at room temp for 1 week.
- Store refrigerated for 2 months.
- Freeze to extend the life even further, up to 6 months or more.
Almonds nutrition
Almonds are packed with nutrients! Their high level of plant-based protein makes them great if you eat a plant-based diet or vegan diet. Here are some of the top benefits of eating almonds (source):
- They’re a good source of plant based protein and fiber. A 1-ounce serving has 3.5 grams protein and 6 grams fiber.
- They’re loaded with antioxidants, which can fight things like aging, inflammation and cancer.
Frequently asked questions
A dry cast iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed pan works well.
No oil is needed for toasting almonds. They have their own natural oils that will release during the process.
Almonds burn easily. Keep a close eye on them and stir frequently over medium heat.
It takes about 3-5 minutes for whole almonds and slightly less for sliced or slivered almonds. Watch closely for a golden brown color and fragrant aroma.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). For sliced or slivered almonds, check after 7-8 minutes. For whole almonds, it can take up to 10-12 minutes. Stir the almonds once or twice during baking for even browning.
How to Toast Almonds
Here’s how to toast almonds two ways: it makes them crunchier and enhances their nutty flavor! Try toasted almonds on salads, oatmeal and desserts.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Essentials
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nuts
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole, slivered or sliced almond (or any quantity; for any more than 1 cup use the oven method)
Instructions
- Stovetop method: Place the nuts in a dry skillet (no oil) over medium heat. Heat, shaking the pan and stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the nuts are fragrant and golden brown (if sliced or slivered), about 4 to 5 minutes. Stay at the stove, because the nuts can easily burn! Remove immediately from the heat and transfer to a plate to stop the cooking.
- Oven method: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 7 to 8 minutes until fragrant and golden brown (if sliced or slivered) or a few minutes longer for whole almonds, stirring once. Do not stray far from the oven, since the nuts can go from toasted to burned quickly. Remove immediately and transfer to a plate to stop the cooking.
- Use immediately. Or, allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week and refrigerated at least 2 months. (You also can extend the life by freezing nuts.)
More toasted recipes!
So many foods taste better toasted! Here are all our our methods on how to toast nuts and seeds (and even bread):
Is there any way to slice almonds?
Not really!
Their version :
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large, lightly colored baking sheet with parchment paper. Place almonds in a single layer on the sheet. Roast whole almonds in preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, sliced almonds for 6-8 minutes, and slivered almonds for 7-9 minutes.Apr 10, 2020
How to Roast Almonds – Evolving Tablehttps://www.evolvingtable.com › Recipe
Your version :Basic oven method (go to recipe): Preheat to 350 degrees and bake the nuts on a baking sheet about 7 to 8 minutes,
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Thank you for the information! It was very helpful and easily understood!