Description
A delicious and healthy snack of roasted mixed nuts seasoned with a blend of spices and a touch of sweetness, perfect for parties or everyday munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Nuts
- 2 cups raw mixed nuts (such as almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts)
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Sweetener (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the raw mixed nuts with olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper. Stir well to ensure all nuts are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Add Sweetener: If desired, drizzle the maple syrup or honey over the nuts and stir again to incorporate the sweetness evenly throughout.
- Arrange Nuts: Spread the seasoned nuts in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet to enable uniform roasting.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 15 to 18 minutes. Stir the nuts once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and prevent burning. The nuts should become golden brown and fragrant.
- Cool: Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Cooling helps the flavors to set and crisps up the nuts.
- Serve or Store: Once cooled, serve the roasted nuts as a snack or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning by adding your favorite herbs or spices such as rosemary, thyme, or chili powder.
- Store roasted nuts in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
- Use variety nuts to suit your taste preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Allow nuts to cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess.
