Rosemary Thyme Spiced Nuts
Serves: 10
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cashews, roasted
- 1 cup pecans OR walnuts, roasted
- 1 cup almonds, roasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Method:
- PREHEAT the oven to 150°C and place nuts in a heat proof bowl.
- HEAT oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until just warm (be careful not to let the oil burn).
- ADD rosemary and thyme and stir until aromatic, about one minute.
- REMOVE pan from heat and stir in the cumin and cayenne pepper.
- POUR flavoured oil over the nuts and toss to coat evenly.
- ADD the sugar, salt and pepper then stir again and transfer to a baking pan with sides.
- BAKE for 15 minutes or until golden, stirring after the first 10 minutes.
- COOL and store in airtight container for up to two weeks.
What's Great About It:
These spiced nuts will quickly become a holiday favourite! Perfect for snacking, entertaining or gifting, these nuts are lightly spiced and beautifully fragrant. You can use any combination of your favourite nuts, making sure you have a total of 3 cups. Store in an airtight jar with a festive ribbon tied around the top for the perfect gift this festive season.
