Mediterranean Almonds

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 225°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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   Combine the egg whites and tomato paste in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the lemon zest, garlic powder and cayenne. Add almonds and toss to coat. Place almonds in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
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   Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool slightly and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle almonds with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the kosher salt and cumin and toss to coat. Cool completely while stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.
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   Nutrition information per serving for 8 servings:
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   Calories 250, Cholesterol 0 mg, Total Fat 22 g, Fiber 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Calcium 95 mg, Monounsaturated Fat 14 g, Magnesium 103 mg, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Potassium 367 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Sodium 660 mg, Protein 9 g, Vitamin E 10 mg*
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   * Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents