Rosemary Walnuts Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
👨🍳 Yield: 4 cups
Description:
Straight from the pages of the “Necessities and Temptations” cookbook in Austin, Texas, these Rosemary Walnuts are more than just a snack – they’re an experience! Perfect for pairing with cocktails or as a delightful food gift, these savory nuts are sure to impress with their tantalizing blend of flavors.
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon ground rosemary
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups walnut halves
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the ground rosemary, salt, cayenne pepper, and walnut halves.
- Sauté the walnuts for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure even coating.
- Transfer the sautéed walnuts into an oven roasting pan, spreading them out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even roasting.
- Once golden and fragrant, remove the walnuts from the oven and let them cool completely before serving or storing.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 921.4
- Total Fat: 93.7g
- Saturated Fat: 18.2g
- Cholesterol: 45.8mg
- Sodium: 706.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 16.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 18.1g
Recipe Notes:
- These Rosemary Walnuts are versatile and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Feel free to adjust the seasoning levels according to your liking.
- For an extra kick of heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Ensure to store the cooled walnuts in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and crispiness.
- These nuts make a fantastic addition to cheese boards, salads, or simply enjoyed on their own as a satisfying snack.
From cozy gatherings to festive celebrations, these Rosemary Walnuts are guaranteed to be a hit at any occasion. So whip up a batch today and indulge in their irresistible flavor!
