Spicy Roasted Almonds

If you like hot or spicy foods for snacks, then this is perfect! For those with "sensitive" palates, you can "dial-down" the chile for a milder taste.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 pound raw whole almonds (with skin)
• 1 fresh red chile, split
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Farenheit
• Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium flame for a couple of minutes to get nice an dhot. Add the chile and allow it to infuse into the oil for 1 minute.
• Add the almonds, cook and stir for 2 minutes until the almonds are completely coated in the chili oil.
• Put the pan (and almonds) in the oven and roast for 14 minutes until the nuts are toasty and fragrant.
• Remove the almonds from the oil to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

Source: http://HomeChef.blogspot.com

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