Spiced Almonds and Cheese Cubes
15min
15min
5
278
Chef's Note
For the best flavor, toast the cumin seeds whole and then grind them yourself just before mixing with the other spices. This brings out a deeper, more complex flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the aged cheeses. You can also experiment with different cheese varieties like aged Manchego or Gruyère for different flavor combinations.
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Ingredients
2 cups raw almonds
8 oz aged cheddar cheese
8 oz gouda cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 3
Finely chop 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary and 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, and add to the spice mixture.
- 4
Add 2 cups of raw almonds to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat with the spice mixture.
- 5
Spread the coated almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the almonds are fragrant and lightly toasted. Be careful not to burn them.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- 8
While the almonds are cooling, cut 8 oz of aged cheddar cheese and 8 oz of gouda cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 9
Once the almonds are cool, combine them with the cheese cubes in a large bowl.
- 10
Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions (about 1/2 cup of almonds and 3 oz of cheese per serving) and store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
278
22g
14g
15g
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