Roasting rosemary almonds on the stovetop is a great way to prepare a fast but delicious addition for an appetizer tray or cheeseboard. Even better, they're perfect for every day snacking and to add to your bento boxes to take on the go!
Recipe: $3.35 | Per Serving: $0.37 | Yield: 1 cup, about 9 servings
This recipe was orginaly published in November of 2020. It has been updated to be more user-friendly, but the recipe remains unchanged.
I love a cheeseboard, an appetizer tray, and a bento box - if you've been here any amount of time you probably know that. The combination of different flavors and textures is always so appealing, and these rosemary almonds are the perfect pairing!
Roasting almonds with rosemary builds layers of flavors that pair so well with a beautiful array of cheese and crudité.
If you're looking for more ways to use almonds, you might also love a few other of my sweet and savory almond recipes such as these chocolate almond chia bites and almond crusted chicken.
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Why You'll Love Rosemary Spiced Almonds
- Easy to make! All you need are a few simple ingredients and they come together in just a couple steps.
- Don't worry about needing to turn on the oven! These rosemary roasted almonds are made on the stove!
- Makes almonds easier to digest! Toasting almonds on the stovetop (or in the oven) helps soften the proteins and starches in the nut and reduce the phytate content.
- Versatile snack. Use them to throw into a snack box or serve them as a party appetizer!
Ingredients
All you need are four basic ingredients to make this rosemary almonds recipe! Be sure to check the recipe card for the quantities of each ingredient.
- Almonds: Make sure to use raw almonds here.
- Rosemary: I'm using dried rosemary to make this seasoned almonds recipe super simple, but I'll provide notes below for using fresh rosemary.
- Salt: You can use any salt you prefer (I really love a good sea salt here!) but the most important thing is to make sure it's a fine grain salt. This will make it stick to the almonds a bit easier than a coarse ground salt.
- Fat: This recipe works great with ghee or olive oil so feel free to choose the one that works best for you. Ghee has a richer flavor, but olive oil is more readily available in my kitchen!
Dietary Modifications and Variations
The beauty of this recipe is that's so versatile! Feel free to change up your almond seasoning to create different flavors.
- Paleo: Yep!
- Vegetarian: Yep!
- Rosemary Garlic Almonds: Add a half teaspoon (or more if you want) of garlic powder to the almonds along with the rosemary and salt.
- Spiced Almonds: To make spiced almonds you can add some cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg along with the other spices.
- Spicy Almonds Recipe: To give your almonds a bit of kick add some cayenne pepper to them right at the end!
- Rosemary Marcona Almonds: If you're in the mood to splurge you can try these gourmet almonds which have a flavor and texture close to macadamia nuts.
- Fresh Rosemary: If you want to try these with fresh rosemary you will need to use three tablespoons of fresh!
For a homemade nut with a sweeter profile, try these sweet and spicy candied pecans!
How to Make Roasted Rosemary Almonds
This rosemary almonds with rosemary recipe is extremely straightforward, but the flavor is top notch! Let's get started.
- Warm up the oil in your pan, add the nuts, and stir to coat them completely.
- Sprinkle the nuts with salt, pepper, and dried rosemary.
- Toast the almonds over medium-low heat for about 8-10 minutes, or until you start to see color change but before they begin to get too dark.
- That's it! Serve them up in a bowl. Enjoy!
I hope you get a chance to spice up your charcuterie and crudité game with fancy-looking (but super easy) rosemary almonds!
How to Store
Store your roasted flavored almonds in a jar or any container with a lid on the counter or in the cabinet. I prefer to keep them someplace cool and dry.
When stored properly rosemary nuts should last a few weeks. If you use ghee or fresh rosemary, these ingredients will have more water in them and you may prefer to store these almonds in the fridge.
Expert Tips
- Don't multi-task when making stovetop roasted almonds. The pan, the stovetop, and the temperature can all influence how quickly these go from perfect to burnt, so keep a close eye on them, stirring occasionally.
- Use raw almonds for the best results!
- Almonds are toasted and ready when you start to see their color change and maybe even brown up a bit more in some spots. They may feel a bit soft, which is how you know they're ready!
- Stir or shake the pan occasionally. You want to keep the almonds from sitting in one place too long which may cause them to burn.
FAQs
It's not necessary. Almonds, like many other nuts, can actually be challenging for some people to digest. Soaking or lightly toasting them can make a huge difference. Since both tasks improves their digestibility it's not 100% necessary to do both. If you have very sensitive digestion, you can certainly try soaking them first to see how you do!
Yes, almonds may lower LDL cholesterol and improve HDL cholesterol. Almonds contain mostly monounsaturated fats, which are shown to be beneficial for heart health! Please be advised that it is possible to have too much of a good thing - stick to just a couple of servings per day.
Yes, you can! Toss the almonds in the oil and spices and then spread them out on a baking tray in a single layer. Cook in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. Stir them occasionally and keep a close eye on them after the six minute mark to make sure they don't burn.
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Savory Roasted Rosemary Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon oil or ghee
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ¾ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon dried rosemary
- fresh ground pepper optional
Instructions
- Warm the oil or ghee in a large skillet over medium heat.
- When hot (you can sprinkle in some water and it should sizzle a bit), add the almonds and stir to coat.
- At the remaining ingredients - salt, rosemary, and optional pepper - and stir to coat. Toast over low-medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until fragrant and toasted. Stir as needed to prevent burning.
- Enjoy!
Lyn
These sound delicious! Do you think they will work in the air fryer too?
Caitlin Self, MS, CNS, LDN
Ooo good question. I don't have an air fryer so I can't test it, but I do think with some tweaking it would work really well in the air fryer.