Olive Oil-Sauteed Almonds (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Olive Oil-Sauteed Almonds (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp essence , recipe follows

Directions:

  1. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until an almond dropped into the oil sizzles. Add 1/2 of the almonds to the pan, lower the heat, and saute, stirring often, until the color of light caramel, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining almonds.
  2. Place in a medium bowl and toss to coat with the salt and Essence. Serve warm or let cool and keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  3. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  4. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  5. 2 tablespoons salt
  6. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  7. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  8. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  9. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  10. 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  11. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  12. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  13. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  14. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2327.85 Kcal (9746 kJ)
Calories from fat 2088.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 232.1g 357%
Sodium 626.54mg 26%
Potassium 1494.4mg 32%
Total Carbs 43.23g 14%
Sugars 11.35g 45%
Dietary Fiber 22.69g 91%
Protein 47.63g 95%
Iron 6.8mg 38%
Calcium 535.6mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 681.87 Kcal (2855 kJ)
Calories from fat 611.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67.99g 357%
Sodium 183.53mg 26%
Potassium 437.74mg 32%
Total Carbs 12.66g 14%
Sugars 3.32g 45%
Dietary Fiber 6.65g 91%
Protein 13.95g 95%
Iron 2mg 38%
Calcium 156.9mg 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 65.1
    Points
  • 67
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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