Manchego and Membrillo Skewers with Toasted Almonds

A simple and elegant Spanish tapas featuring the classic combination of Manchego cheese, membrillo (quince paste), and toasted almonds for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

280

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.82

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Ingredients

Servings

4ozManchego cheese(Cut into 1/2 inch cubes)

£3.50

4ozMembrillo (quince paste)(Cut into 1/2 inch cubes)

£2.00

0.3cupAlmonds(Whole, blanched almonds)

£0.75

1teaspoonOlive oil(Extra virgin, for toasting almonds)

£0.05

Pinchto tasteSea salt(For toasting almonds)

12eachWooden skewers(Approximately 4 inches long)

£1.00

Total Cost

£7.30

£1.82 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a small bowl, toss the almonds with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.
3
Spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4
Toast the almonds in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and fragrant. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
5
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
6
Assemble the skewers: Thread a cube of Manchego, a cube of membrillo, and a toasted almond onto each skewer.
7
Repeat until all ingredients are used.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (70g)

280 kcal / 1172 kJ

Carbs

17g

7% of RDA

Fat

18g

26% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

14 g

16% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

9 g

45% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother membrillo cutting experience, lightly oil the knife.

Toast the almonds a day ahead to save time. Store in an airtight container.

You can add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of smoked paprika for extra flavor.

If you don't have blanched almonds, you can blanch them yourself by boiling them for 1 minute, then shocking them in cold water and peeling off the skins.

Cooking Equipment

Baking sheet

Small bowl

Wine Pairings

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