We love nuts in our family! They are a staple for snacking in our home year-round because they are low carb, vitamin rich, and so satisfying. These are great for holiday treats, charcuterie boards, or football games. They are elegant enough to pair with wine and cheese and a good companion for beer.
I had a similar version of almonds from a gourmet grocery and loved the flavor, but they were extremely oily and way overpriced. We love our pecans in the South so I came up with the above recipe. I love the marcona almonds which are more delicate, but any kind of almond will do. Each nut takes a different amount of time for the perfect toast, which is why you must roast them separately.
They are easy to burn, so keep a close eye on them. You may need to stir them about 2/3 way through. It’s a little fussy but totally worth the effort, especially if you plan to give them as gifts or happies. Feel free to change it up and add your favorite nut!
Herb Roasted Nuts
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 7 pounds (about 21 cups) 1x
Description
These are great for holiday treats, charcuterie boards, or football games. They are elegant enough to pair with wine and cheese and a good companion for beer.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw pecan halves
- 1.6–2 lbs raw cashews
- 3 lbs raw almonds (I like marcona almonds)
- 3 1/2 teaspoons extra fine salt (I use pink Himalayan)
- 1/2 cup dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup dried thyme
- 1/2 cup dried oregano
- 1 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Place all herbs in blender or food processor and pulse several times until mixed and rosemary about half of normal length. (About 6 good pulses)
- Place cashews and ¼ cup olive oil in, large bowl with lid. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup herbs and 1 tsp salt and shake for 30 seconds.
- Spread in single layer on baking sheet and bake for 8-9 minutes until lightly toasted. Pour into large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place pecans and 1/3 cup olive oil in mixing bowl with lid. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Sprinkle with ½ cup herbs and 1 tsp salt. Shake again vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Spread in single layer on 2 baking sheets and toast for 8-9 minutes. Pour into same bowl as cashews and set aside.
- Place almonds and remaining olive oil in large bowl with lid and shake for 30 seconds. Sprinkle with remaining herbs and salt. Shake again for 30 seconds.
- Spread in single layer on 2 baking sheets and toast for 9-11 minutes.
- Mix all nuts together and store in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Bar foods, Cheese Board Snacks, Apps, Snacks