Spicy Herb Roasted Nuts
James Carrier
Yields Makes 5 cups
This roasted nut recipe is perfect for the holidays as it features herbs traditionally used at Thanksgiving and Christmas, such as sage, thyme, and savory.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Mix almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, maple syrup, cayenne, oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary, savory, marjoram, and oil in a 10- by 15-inch rimmed pan. Sprinkle nuts with 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 2
2

Bake in a 300° oven, stirring occasionally, until all liquid evaporates and nuts are golden under the skin (break open to test), about 45 minutes.

Step 3
3

Let cool. Taste and add more salt if desired.

Step 4
4

Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup.

Ingredients

 1 1/2 cups almonds
 1 1/2 cups walnut halves
 1 cup hazelnuts
 1 cup pecan halves
 1/2 cup maple syrup
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh savory leaves
 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram leaves
 3 tablespoons olive oil
  About 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Step 1
1

Mix almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, maple syrup, cayenne, oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary, savory, marjoram, and oil in a 10- by 15-inch rimmed pan. Sprinkle nuts with 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 2
2

Bake in a 300° oven, stirring occasionally, until all liquid evaporates and nuts are golden under the skin (break open to test), about 45 minutes.

Step 3
3

Let cool. Taste and add more salt if desired.

Step 4
4

Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup.

Spicy Herb Roasted Nuts

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