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    Home » Vegan recipes

    Ginger Wasabi Roasted Almonds

    Last Modified: Mar 21, 2019 by Becky Striepe

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    These double-spiced ginger wasabi roasted almonds are the bomb, y'all. They're sweet, spicy, crunchy, snacky heaven.

    glass jar of ginger wasabi roasted almonds

    Every Monday, our friend Rob comes over to watch an episode of MST3K or Riff Traxx, and every week he shows up with a fantastical snack. (Don't tell him, but we'd have him over even if he showed up empty-handed!) Last week, he brought a jar of homemade roasted nuts that his wife, Bonnie, made. They were sweet like maple but had a little cayenne kick. That sweet-and-spicy combo is the inspiration for these ginger wasabi roasted almonds.

    The idea got into my head about halfway through watching The Last Shark, and I couldn't get it out of my head. And I'm delighted to say that these ginger wasabi roasted almonds are exactly how I pictured them. So flavorful, and satisfying. They appeal to my sweet tooth and my taste for spicy.

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    overhead photo of a mug of ginger wasabi roasted almonds

    Ginger-Wasabi Roasted Almonds

    These double-spiced ginger wasabi roasted almonds are the bomb, y’all. They’re sweet, spicy, crunchy, snacky heaven.
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 256kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup - OR agave nectar
    • 2 tablespoons wasabi powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 2 cups raw almonds

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350F.
    • In a large bowl, toss together all of the ingredients, making sure to coat the almonds really well (and really evenly!).
    • Spread the almonds out on on a cookie sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment paper. If there’s any liquid left in the bowl, use a spoon or rubber spatula to scrape it out, and drizzle it over the almonds. 
    • Bake for 12-16 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, being especially careful to check the almonds on the edges of the pan. Those will burn first, so make sure to stir thoroughly each time. During the last 4 minutes, I recommend checking on these babies every minute or two, to prevent burning. You don’t have to stir every minute, but definitely check in. The variance in baking time depends on a lot of things. Larger almonds will need more time, for example. Humidity in your kitchen will also impact cooking time. Your ginger wasabi almonds are ready when the pan is on the dry side and the almonds have hardened a bit. If you taste one while it’s cooking, don’t worry if it’s a little bit chewy – they will get crunchier once they’re cooled. Trust me: I have burnt roasted nuts before, because I was waiting for them to get crunchy. Don’t be like me!
    • Let them cool to room temperature – about 10-15 minutes – then transfer to your storage container of choice.
    • Your ginger wasabi roasted almonds will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. And, I’ll be honest, I kept mine for a full week and lived to tell the tale. But officially, I am saying 2-3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcal
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    Comments

    1. Shelly Begarowicz

      July 08, 2016 at 11:06 pm

      You know I've made candied almonds and peanuts for ages but never thought to make some savory ones. LOVE this idea of ginger wasabi roasted almonds! They sound like addictive little bites of sweet'n savory goodness! We are soooo gonna make these. If I don't burn them we'll take some pics.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 08, 2016 at 11:24 pm

        Awesome! Can't wait to see pics!

        Reply
    2. Kristina

      July 04, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      ah, another MST3K fan! :)

      I love ginger and wasabi - this is a must try!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 04, 2016 at 1:45 pm

        Yes! We even let Darrol watch select episodes. He is a Joel fan.

        Reply
    3. Vegan Heaven

      July 03, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Oh I love wasabi, but I've never thought of pairing it with almonds. This is such a great idea, Becky!! :-)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 03, 2016 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

      July 02, 2016 at 1:54 am

      I just have to try these! I adore wasabi, ginger and almonds. I think I actually have some wasabi powder and I bought a bag of almonds today. They were meant to be!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 02, 2016 at 7:15 am

        Hurrah!

        Reply
    5. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      July 01, 2016 at 11:29 pm

      Oooh! I love wasabi peas so I'd love these! YUM!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 02, 2016 at 7:15 am

        Ooh yes. I love wasabi peas, too!

        Reply
    6. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

      June 30, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      These sound so wonderfully potent! I love wasabi and ginger, but outside of sushi, have never had the two together. This looks like such a delicious way to enjoy them.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 30, 2016 at 10:31 pm

        Thank you, Alisa! Enjoy them!

        Reply
    7. Cadry

      June 29, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      I often buy flavored almonds from Trader Joe's (usually rosemary or truffle). However, I love the idea of making my own! These roasted almonds sound delightful!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 29, 2016 at 3:55 pm

        Ooh I need to look for truffle almonds. That sounds awesome!

        Reply

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