Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1h
Yields
2 - 4 servings
Courtesy of David Burtka and Nespresso.
Photo credit: George Pimentel/Nespresso.
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ingredients
1
large egg whites
1
Tbsp water
1
Tbsp salt
½
cup granulated sugar
2
Nespresso Evoluo capsule, grinds removed (4 Tbsp coffee grinds)
1
tsp ancho chile powder
1
lb(s) whole raw almonds
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directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 300ºF. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine water and egg white and whisk until frothy.
Step 3
To the egg white add salt, sugar, Nespresso coffee grinds, chile powder and mix well. Add almonds and toss to evenly coat.
Step 4
Spread almonds evenly on a sheet pan and bake for 20 mins. Stir almonds and reduce heat to 275ºF. Bake the nuts another 40 mins until almonds are dry to the touch.
Step 5
Let almonds cool completely. Once cool, break apart the nuts and store in a sealed container.