Artificial Food Coloring Free Rosemary Walnut and Pecan Mix
Packaged snack mixes are one of those sneaky places where synthetic dyes can hide — in coatings, flavor dustings, and even the seasoning blends. This oven-roasted mix sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients you can see and smell. Fresh rosemary, smoked paprika, a touch of maple syrup, and a whisper of cumin do all the heavy lifting, creating a deeply savory, aromatic snack with zero need for artificial color or enhancement. The walnuts and pecans roast low and slow until golden and fragrant, picking up a gorgeous natural depth that no dye could replicate anyway. A light hit of cayenne is optional if you want a little heat, and the maple syrup gives just enough sweetness to balance the earthy spices beautifully. These are the kind of nuts you set out at a party and watch disappear, or keep in an airtight container for snacking throughout the week. Simple, clean, and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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8 servings
- 1 ½ cups raw walnut halves
- 1 ½ cups raw pecan halves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the walnuts and pecans with the olive oil, rosemary, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss until every nut is evenly coated.
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