Warning: Food geek speak ahead. Nuts and seeds are often cited as excellent sources of poly- and mono-unsaturated fats, which they are, providing us with tons of heart-healthy fats along with a good dose of fiber and a nice boost of protein. They are also, and less commonly credited for, great sources of trace minerals and vitamins we don't otherwise get enough of. These include vitamin E, folate, magnesium, selenium, iron and manganese.
Tamari is a type of soy sauce, and is easy to find in GF forms. It is a little more subtle than most soy sauces - I find it to be less salty and more flavorful. These tamari almonds work their magic in my usual nut mix, adding a little salt and a ton of flavor. While nuts are an extremely healthy food, be careful as the calories do add up in a hurry!
Tamari Almonds2c Raw Almonds
1/4c Tamari
pinch Salt
Preheat oven to 275F. In a small bowl, toss the almonds with the tamari sauce and salt. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 30 min or so, stirring occasionally. You want the almonds to be dry but not burnt. Remove from oven and let cool completely before storing. Enjoy!
My Nut Mix
Mix in equal parts of:
Hulled Pumpkin seeds (roasted or raw, unsalted)
Hulled Sunflower Seeds (roasted, salted)
Cashews (roasted, unsalted)
Walnut Pieces
Almonds (you can go for flavors here, such as tamari or any others you can find)
Breakdown: 1oz of this nut mix is 162cal, 6g Protein, 6g Carbs, 14g Fat
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