Almond Free Turmeric-Ginger Toasted Walnuts
Warm, earthy, and just a little bit addictive, these spiced walnuts hit every note — savory, sweet, and faintly spicy all at once. A quick toss in a fragrant paste of turmeric, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and maple syrup transforms plain walnut halves into something that feels genuinely special. The oven does most of the work, and a short cool on the rack is all it takes for that coating to set into a satisfying, lightly crisp shell. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities around almonds specifically, this snack is built entirely around walnuts with no almond flour, almond oil, or almond extract anywhere in sight. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — pantry spices, olive oil, and pure maple syrup — so there's no guesswork about what's actually going in the bowl. Scatter them over a salad, pack them into a snack bag, or just eat them straight off the parchment while they're still warm. Either way, they disappear fast.
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6 servings
- 2 cups raw walnut halves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, turmeric, grated ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, and cayenne, if using, and stir until a uniform paste forms. Add the walnut halves and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
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