Toasted Almonds Recipe
Buttery and fragrant with herbs and lemons, blanched almonds make a simple snack or appetizer.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lard
- 1 sprig chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups blanched almonds
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the lard in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Drop in rosemary and thyme, and allow them to sizzle in the hot fat until they crisp. Then remove and discard the herbs.
- Toss the blanched almonds into the seasoned fat, stirring frequently, until they begin to brown and they release a deep nutty aroma.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the almonds from the pan and spoon them into a bowl. Toss them gently, while still hot, with salt and lemon zest. Allow them to cool, and then serve.
