“It’s ultra-easy to make a batch of these rosemary spiced nuts.
I recommend good quality, large, whole nuts. I personally like a combination of cashews, almonds, and pecans but any nuts will do, if you have any that need using up or got any packets in the cupboard with a few in just add them to the mix. You can buy them unsalted or salted, depending on your salt preference. I prefer “lightly salted”, whenever I can find that offering, as salt will get added with the recipe. Also, I always choose “roasted” nuts versus “raw” nuts. The nuts are in the oven for only 15 minutes, so a little second roasting further develops that crunch and nutty flavour. I add the following herbs but honestly if you don’t have them already in the garden or fridges don’t worry, I’ve added other spices and herbs such as sumac, coriander and it still works.” – Dinner at Marias
Preheat oven to 150, Place nuts in a heatproof bowl. Measure the oil into a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat until warm. Do not let it get too hot – the oil will burn. Add rosemary and thyme and stir until aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and stir in cumin and cayenne pepper. Pour the flavoured oil over the nuts and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and black pepper and give it another stir to coat all the nuts. Transfer to a baking tray or roasting tin with sides. Bake for about 15 minutes total, stirring after the first 10 minutes. Let them cool and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. If you have any leftover after the Christmas period that need using up you can quickly turn them into a spiced nut recipe called Dukha (give me a shout if you need the recipe!) maria@wefifo.comMaria's Spiced Nuts
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