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Spicy Almonds
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Spicy Almonds

Cayenne-hot and buttery - a ten-minute skillet snack for a crowd
Course Appetizer, Snack
Keyword Cayenne Pepper
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 221kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups roasted almonds unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the skillet evenly.
  • Add the almonds, then sprinkle evenly the cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt across the skillet. Stir the almonds to coat them.
  • Once coated, allow the almonds to slightly brown on each side - 1 to 2 minutes per side, then remove the almonds from the heat.
  • Allow the spicy almonds to cool for 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

Less spicy? Halve the amount of cayenne pepper powder used to 1/2 teaspoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg