I know I said roasted, but we actually do not use an oven for this. You could, but we’ve found that toasting the almonds in a skillet on the stove helps the almonds cook evenly and prevents burning. We love fresh thyme with the almonds, but almost any fresh herb will work nicely. You can even make spicy roasted almonds by adding a dried chile or crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet when toasting the nuts. Recipe updated, originally posted July 2010. Since posting this in 2010, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2Using a slotted spoon, transfer the almonds to paper towels and pat dry. Add them to a bowl and toss with the sea salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.
