Rosemary Roasted Almonds
These rosemary roasted almonds have a savory, salty flavor that will have you coming back for a second handful! This simple recipe is an easy way to take your almonds from good to irresistible!
I love snacking on almonds, but after a few, it can get a little boring. I love the idea of infusing flavor into almonds by roasting them. Since I loved the flavor of rosemary in this rosemary parmesan popcorn recipe, I decided to try it with almonds, next! It worked beautifully.
I don’t love plain almonds, but once they were roasted with a little salt and rosemary, I couldn’t stop snacking on them! They’re simple but delicious.
How to Roast Almonds
In order to roast the almonds, you’ll need to toss them in a bit of oil. I used olive oil for a little savory flavor, but you can use vegetable oil or avocado oil if you prefer. After tossing them with the oil and salt, spread them onto a baking sheet in an even layer.
Sprinkle the almonds with the chopped rosemary and bake for about 10 minutes until the almonds are a deep brown color. You can see the difference in color, in the photo below.
Tips & Tricks
- Experiment with different seasonings to create unique flavors. Some popular options include rosemary, paprika, or a touch of cayenne for a spicy kick.
- If you’re roasting sliced almonds, they brown faster than whole almonds, so keep a close eye on them. You’ll need to significantly reduce the roasting time.
- Make sure the almonds are not crowded on the baking sheet. Overcrowding can lead to uneven roasting.
- Roasting times may vary based on your oven, so it’s a good idea to start checking for doneness a couple of minutes before the minimum suggested time.
Variations & Other Seasonings
- If you want to switch up the seasonings, try adding a pinch of paprika, a dash of garlic powder, or a sprinkle of onion powder.
- You can also use other nuts like cashews, walnuts, or macadamia nuts.
- If you want a sweet and savory option, try these roasted mixed nuts!
Rosemary Roasted Almonds
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Snack
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These rosemary roasted almonds have a savory, salty flavor that will have you coming back for a second handful! This simple recipe is an easy way to take your almonds from good to irresistible!
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 2 teaspoons oil (I used olive oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Toss the almonds in the oil and salt to coat.
- Finely chop the rosemary and then sprinkle the almonds and toss to coat.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes or until they just begin to brown.
These made the kitchen smell so amazing, it was worth heating up the oven on a hot afternoon. I packed some up in a mason jar and put them in my purse for snacking all weekend. Goodbye, boring almonds.
Almonds, cashews, peanuts… which is your favorite?
Nooooo you can’t make me pick just one!! 😉
I adore almonds, but pistachios are probably my all time favorite. Although growing up, my daddy lived across the street from an almond orchard, so when they were harvesting, he and I would just walk over and pick up the almonds they had left behind on the ground. We’d peel them open and just eat fresh, raw almonds all summer long.
Oh and there may or may not have been walnuts down the street as well 🙂
Did your handsome husband not tell you that his mother lowered her cholestrol 50 points and I contribute it to eating a handful of almonds everyday.
That’s awesome! The Thomson genes must be receptive to almond eating 😉
Wow, this sounds absolutely delicious! My tummy is actually rumbling. I’m a sucker for anything that involves nuts. And rosemary sounds like the most perfect pairing. I also notice food waayyy too much, so I would have noticed an almond eating habit pretty quickly, too. 😉
Wow, good for Alex! You gotta love a snack that can lower your cholesterol and taste amazing. These sound amazing with rosemary!
p.s. I say amazing too much. 😉
I love seasoned almonds, especially when you season them yourself. Do you think this would work with crushed rosemary. If so, how much do you think would be sufficient? 2 Tbsp, perhaps?
I love a good flavored almond! However, when it comes to eating nuts plain, cashews win for me.
Ooh what a great idea! I have some fresh rosemary out back and when I make those mashed potatoes, I’m making some of these babies too!
Love this flavor combo! Vishnu also loves almonds and can polish off an entire batch in one sitting.
And yay for a positive change in Alex’s cholesterol – that’s great news!!
I love almonds, so I definitely need to give these a try! It’d be nice to mix it up from the plain ole dry roasted ones!
I’m really loving snacking on Californian almonds at the moment, so yummy! Love idea of using rosemary as a flavouring.