Marcona Almonds With Sea Salt and Lavender Sugar

Submitted by Chef #1466793

"This is a recipe that was originally published in Metropolitan Home magazine. It was picked up from the acclaimed restaurant Unbuntu in Napa. This is a lovely start to a meal."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups marcona almonds
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F Roast the almonds on a baking sheet until fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Grind the lavender very fine in a coffee grinder, or with a mortar and pestle.
3. In a bowl, toss the almonds with the lavender, sugar, salt and olive oil to coat.