Spanish Trail Mix

Name: Spanish Trail Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 cups whole natural almonds; 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon orange peel, finely grated; 1 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/3-inch cubes; 1 cup pitted dates, cut into 1/3-inch cubes; ½ cup smoked Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/3-inch cubes; ½ cup Manchego cheese, cut into 1/3-inch cubes; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Recipe GLPRdb0ace021636a8

Spanish

Snack

27 min

407 cal

Servings: 10

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A savory-sweet snack mix featuring roasted almonds infused with smoked paprika and orange zest, combined with dried apricots, dates, smoky Spanish chorizo cubes, and tangy Manchego cheese. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a sophisticated trail mix.

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Ingredients

2 cups whole natural almonds

1½ teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon orange peel, finely grated

1 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/3-inch cubes

1 cup pitted dates, cut into 1/3-inch cubes

½ cup smoked Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/3-inch cubes

½ cup Manchego cheese, cut into 1/3-inch cubes

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Place almonds in a large dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the almonds become fragrant and lightly browned.
Remove the skillet from heat. Season the warm almonds with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and grated orange peel. Toss well to coat evenly.
Transfer the toasted almonds to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
Once cooled, add the dried apricots, dates, chorizo cubes, and Manchego cheese to the almonds. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately at room temperature, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

Manchego cheese and smoked paprika are reliable finds at Harris Teeter or Kroger, though Walmart carries them less consistently—budget 15 minutes of extra shopping if you need to confirm availability. The cost centers on chorizo and manchego, running roughly $3 to $4 per serving depending on the quantities, which is steep for a snack mix meant to stretch. The stated 27 minutes ignores the chorizo cooking time and cheese cubing; plan 40 minutes from pantry to bowl. This is a sophisticated make-ahead for a party or large gathering rather than a casual weeknight snack, and it travels and stores well in an airtight container, making it ideal for lunch boxes or guests.

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