MSG Free Rosemary Walnut and Pecan Mix
Packaged snack mixes are one of the sneakiest sources of hidden flavor enhancers, with ingredient lists that can read like a chemistry exam. This oven-roasted nut mix keeps things refreshingly clean — every ingredient is whole, recognizable, and straight from your pantry. Walnuts and pecans get tossed with fresh rosemary, a touch of maple syrup, smoked paprika, and cumin before hitting a 325°F oven, and the result is deeply savory, faintly sweet, and impossible to stop eating. The maple syrup does the clever work of helping all those aromatics cling to the nuts, so every single piece is coated in flavor. A quick stir halfway through roasting ensures even color, and the nuts crisp up beautifully as they cool on the pan. Keep a jar on the counter for snacking, or scatter them over a salad for an instant upgrade — either way, you know exactly what went into every handful.
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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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