How to Roast Raw Almonds

Almonds are a healthy snack containing plenty of vitamins and minerals, like magnesium, copper, zinc, potassium, and iron. When they're roasted, not only are they good for you, they're also delicious. Make them in the oven or, if you're short on time, roast them on the stove top. For extra flavor, toss them in oil, spices, and seasonings.

Oven-Roasted Almonds
1 pound (0.45 kg) of whole raw almonds
Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Pan-Roasted Almonds
1⁄2 pound (0.23 kg) of whole raw almonds, unsalted
1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of extra virgin olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of sea salt

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Most ovens take about 20 minutes to heat up but it will depend on how efficient your model is. Let the oven start heating while you prepare the almonds
Trying to set the oven at a higher temperature to cook the almonds faster will likely burn the almonds or not cook them thoroughly.

Spread the almonds in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. You don’t need to grease the baking sheet because the nuts contain so much natural oil. To help them cook evenly, make sure they are in an even layer and not piled on top of each other
Substitute a 9 in × 13 in (23 cm × 33 cm) baking dish for the baking sheet if you'd like.
If you want to coat the nuts in olive oil and other seasonings, toss them in your choice of oil and spices directly on the baking sheet or beforehand in a separate mixing bowl.