BHA & BHT Free Rosemary Walnut and Pecan Mix
Packaged roasted nuts are one of those sneaky snack foods loaded with preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life — but when you make your own at home, you control every single ingredient that goes in. This savory-sweet mix leans on raw walnuts and pecans tossed in extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, a touch of maple syrup, and a warm blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne for a little kick. The result is deeply fragrant, perfectly crispy, and honestly hard to stop eating once you start. Roasting low and slow at 325°F lets the nuts develop rich, toasty flavor without burning, and that final cool-down on the pan is what gives them that satisfying crunch. A drizzle of maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to balance the earthy spices without tipping into candy territory. Keep a batch in an airtight container and you've got a genuinely impressive snack or cocktail-hour nibble ready to go — no label-reading required.
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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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