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Spanish Spiced Almonds

August 3, 2016 By justalittlebitofbacon 12 Comments

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Creamy, sweet marcona almonds are addictive all by themselves. Add a smoked paprika spice blend? And these Spanish almonds will be gone before you know it! A little spicy, a little smoky, a little salty, and all yummy.

Spanish Spiced Almonds - Creamy, sweet marcona almonds are toasted and tossed in a flavorful paprika-spiked spice blend in this recipe for Spanish spiced almonds. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Hello, all!

I love spiced nuts as a party snack and I also love Spanish tapas, so it was only a matter of time before a recipe for spiced Spanish almonds showed up here. Actually, they would have showed up earlier, but I ate the almonds before I could get around to roasting and spicing them. The bit above where I said they were addictive?

I wasn’t kidding. šŸ™‚

Spanish Spiced Almonds - Creamy, sweet marcona almonds are toasted and tossed in a flavorful paprika-spiked spice blend in this recipe for Spanish spiced almonds. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Luckily I can get marcona almonds right from my local supermarket, so it was only a matter of picking some up the next time I was getting groceries. These I was very careful not to open until I was ready to make the recipe.

I learned from my earlier mistake and didn’t let them sit around for me to get hungry. And, of course, I knew they would be even tastier with the spice mix, which helped my willpower.

Though I will say that my willpower did desert me once I finished making the recipe. It went something like this: Toss the almonds with the spices. *nibble* Take a picture of the roasting pan. *nibble* Set up the almonds in bowls and take photos. *nibble* Try a couple more angles. *nibble*

Think of it as quality testing. In which case, there is no doubt these are a quality item. And so tasty!

 

Spanish Spiced Almonds - Creamy, sweet marcona almonds are toasted and tossed in a flavorful paprika-spiked spice blend in this recipe for Spanish spiced almonds. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

More Tasty Tapas Recipes!!

If you are looking for more Spanish recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Here are a few ideas:

  • Spiced Olives and Marinated Manchego are great for making ahead!
  • Or how about a couple of grilled recipes? Grilled Swordfish Kebabs or Shrimp Skewers are fun to put on the bbq.
  • As for drinks, you can’t go wrong with a Red Blueberry Sangria or a White Peach Sangria.

If you try my recipe for Spiced Spanish Almonds, I would love to hear from you in the comments with your experience and rating! And I’m happy to answer any questions you might have.

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Spanish Spiced Almonds - Creamy, sweet marcona almonds are toasted and tossed in a flavorful paprika-spiked spice blend in this recipe for Spanish spiced almonds. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
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5 from 8 votes

Spanish Spiced Almonds

Creamy, sweet marcona almonds are toasted and tossed in a flavorful paprika-spiked spice blend in this recipe for Spanish spiced almonds.
Prep Time0 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 900kcal
Author: Just a Little Bit of Bacon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup marcona almonds
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch coriander
  • 1 pinch cayenne, more if needed
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Spread out the almonds on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-6 min, or until golden brown.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika, coriander, cayenne, and salt. Toss the almonds with the spice blend. Taste to see if they need more cayenne. Add another pinch if necessary. Serve.

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Comments

  1. jacquee says

    May 28, 2019 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    Marcona almonds are the dreamiest! I love spiced nut and love this blend!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      May 28, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      They are! I love them so much and even more with the spices. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. peter says

    December 18, 2018 at 6:33 am

    5 stars
    This is a super tasty snack. And it’s great to munch on in front of the TV.

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      December 18, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Yes, they are a better choice for an evening snack.

      Reply
  3. Nupur Mehra says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! These almonds are so damn delicious! Addictive is right.

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      November 9, 2016 at 7:34 am

      Thank you! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. sue says

    August 12, 2016 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    Perfect! I cutting back on carbs right now and this is just what I need for that afternoon pick-me-up!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      August 12, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      Nuts are great low carb and healthy fat choice for snack! And tasty too. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Anne says

    August 4, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    Oh wow this looks so amazing! I love that they’re spiced šŸ˜€

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      August 5, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Thank you! Smoked paprika is a great spice to have on hand.

      Reply
  6. Lisa says

    August 4, 2016 at 11:34 am

    These look and sound wonderful! They’d make fantastic gifts too!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      August 4, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      I agree. I make spiced pecans for gifts and these almonds would also be great to make ahead for the holidays and give out.

      Reply

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