Sesame Free Turmeric-Ginger Toasted Walnuts
Warm, golden, and fragrant straight from the oven, these spiced walnuts hit every note — earthy, a little sweet, faintly spicy, and deeply satisfying. The coating is built from pantry staples like turmeric, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, so there's no mystery about what's going in the bowl. For anyone navigating sesame allergies or sensitivities, store-bought spiced nuts can be a minefield of shared equipment and unlabeled tahini-adjacent coatings — making a homemade batch this simple genuinely feels like a win. The olive oil and maple syrup bind everything into a paste that clings to every walnut half, so you get full flavor in every single bite. A low-and-slow bake at 325°F keeps the coating from burning while the walnuts toast through, and they crisp up beautifully as they cool on the rack. Toss them on a salad, set them out at a party, or just eat them by the handful — they disappear fast either way.
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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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