Did you know that out of all types of nuts, almonds are the most nutrient dense? That means looking at their nutritional stats compared to other nuts, almonds pack in the most nutrients! One ounce of almonds (about 23) contains 160 calories with only 1 gram of saturated fat! The heart healthy monounsaturated fat in almonds helps lower “bad” cholesterol and raise “good” cholesterol. Almonds are also loaded with vitamin E, magnesium, protein, and potassium with no cholesterol. Almonds are a great snack on the go that provides a sense of satiety which will hold you over until your next meal. Try grinding up almonds to use in baking recipes or chopping them up to use in cooking main or side vegetable dishes. Buying nuts “raw” is best as there are no added oils. Toasting them in a pan or the oven before using brings out their natural oils and nutty flavor!
Ingredients:
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound (3 cups) whole natural almonds
2 tablespoons wasabi powder
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 275F. Line a sided baking sheet with greased foil or parchment paper. Whisk egg white and water together until foamy. Add almonds and toss to coat. Transfer to a sieve; toss gently and let drain.
Stir together wasabi powder, salt and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add almonds and toss to coat. Spread almonds on baking sheet in a single layer, and bake 30 minutes. Gently stir, reduce temperature to 200F and continue baking 20 more minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Serve, or store airtight for up to a week.
Nutritional analysis: (1 ounce/ ~25 almonds) 173 calories, 6 g protein, 14 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 9 g monounsaturated fat, 3 g polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 6 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 1 mg vitamin E, 238 mg sodium, 78 mg calcium
Recipe from Almonds Are In Website