How do you get spices to stick to nuts?
To get the spices to stick to the nuts, use egg white, butter or blanch the nuts in boiling water (see my recipe below). Some recipes call for nuts to be fried in oil prior to seasoning, but this adds unnecessary fat– you can make them just a delicious without all the extra calories.
How long can you store spiced nuts?
2 weeks
How long will spiced nuts keep? Store spiced nut in an airtight container such as a plastic food container, a zippered plastic bag, or a mason jar with a tight fitting lid. When properly stored, they will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Can you freeze spiced nuts?
We find that most spiced nuts freeze extremely well, so you can make a batch ahead of time and pull out small portions as you need them (good news, since it’s easy to scarf down several handfuls at once).
Can you roast nuts twice?
Tannenbaum and Tutunjian, coauthors of In a Nutshell, advise toasting nuts in one even layer on a rimmed baking sheet in the middle of a 350-degree oven. Once or twice, rotate and shake the baking sheet to promote even browning.
Is it OK to eat expired nuts?
But remember that nuts, unlike a lot of other proteins, usually have a best by date and not an expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use nuts to compliment your favorite meals even after the best by date has lapsed.
How do you roast nuts in a roasting pan?
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, toss nuts with butter and spread out onto a baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. While nuts roast, mix rosemary, sugar, cayenne and salt in a bowl. Add nuts and toss.
How do you make pesto with Rosemary?
Add the rosemary and stir until aromatic, about 1 minute. Pour the seasoned oil over the nuts. Add the sugar, cumin, salt, black pepper and cayenne and stir to coat the nuts evenly. Transfer the nuts to a baking pan.
How do you make toasted nuts?
The combination of rosemary, cumin and cayenne pepper lends an irresistible flavor to toasted nuts. Pack these savory gifts in small decorative tins or in cellophane bags tied with a ribbon. Preheat an oven to 300°F. Place the nuts in a bowl. In a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil.
What do you do with cayenne pepper and Rosemary?
Cayenne adds kick, brown sugar balances the salt and fresh rosemary provides an unexpected woodsy note that really makes them something special. They’re fancy enough to toss into a shiny cellophane bag, tie with a bow and give as a gift.