Chinese Five-Spice Almonds

From the Best Make Ahead Recipes

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or 1  tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2  cups  skin-on raw  almonds
• 1  teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just simmering.
2. Add the almonds, salt, pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder.
3. Toast the almonds over medium-low heat, stirring often, until fragrant and the color deepens slightly, about 8 minutes.
4. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels and allow them to cool before serving.
5. The almonds can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.