Spicy Herb Roasted Nuts

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.

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

Nutrition Facts

Servings Makes 5 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 217Calories from Fat 79
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 77mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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.

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