Spicy Rosemary Roasted Nuts | Cocktail Nibbles
Because it’s the holidays, and because we are all likely to be consuming copious amounts of sweets this time of year, I hope to offer you a temporary respite from your sugar coma with a salty, savory snack. These salty, spicy, rosemary-infused roasted nuts are so simple to make and will fill your kitchen with the wonderful earthy and woodsy aroma of rosemary as they come out of the oven.
One of the best things about having cocktails are the little salty nibbles that are served along with the drinks. Olives, cheese and crackers and mixed nuts are classic examples of cocktail-time accompaniments that satisfy a craving for salt, and mixed nuts are a perfect canvas for playing with spices and flavorings when you are entertaining.
I just love the smell of fresh herbs, especially rosemary, and these nuts are loaded with it. Fragrant fresh rosemary springs are finely chopped, a pinch of cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes are added for a bit of heat and some olive oil coats an assortment of mixed nuts that go into the oven to toast and bring out their rich flavor.
I like these best with a variety of mixed nuts such as almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts and brazil nuts, but you can use any nut that you like.
Once you start nibbling on these spicy, aromatic mixed nuts you will find resistance is futile, even for the most restrained eater. They’re especially great served alongside slightly nutty cheeses like Gruyere and Comte, or salty chunks of Parmesan.
Enjoy, and have a wonderful holiday!
What are some of your favorite cocktail-time nibbles when you are entertaining?
recipe: spicy rosemary roasted nuts
ingredients
- 5 cups assorted unsalted, raw mixed nuts such as almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts and brazil nuts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 4 teaspoons flaky sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Place nuts on a parchment lined baking sheet. Add remaining ingredients and mix with your hands to evenly coat. Spread out nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake until nuts are lightly browned and toasted, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Let cool on the baking sheet, transfer to a bowl, and serve.
- Store leftover nuts in an airtight container at room temperature.
Number of servings (yield): 8 to 10
Meal type: hors d’oerves, snack
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I’m so glad someone has finally posted a savoury recipe. I think I’m going to get diabetic just looking at all the cookie pics now! I love your second photo especially!
I know the feeling, and I have a major sweet tooth! Sometimes you just need a little break.
This is a lovely idea, perfect for those festive parties!
very interesting recipe, thanks for sharing it, I will try someday. Nice website with gorgeous pictures.
Hi Asri, thanks for stopping by. I hope you do try it, it’s quite addicting!
Wonderful photos, they look delicious! Just wanted to pop by and tell you congratulations on the site, it is beautiful!
Thank you so much, I appreciate it.
oh they look so fragrant and inviting! the pictures are 3D (=tres delicious)!!!
3D, I like that
thanks!
Gosh Sylvie, never imagined that roasted nuts could look SO sexy
!!
Lovely post!
LOL, sexy roasted mixed nuts – I love that!
Salty,spicy rosemary roasted nuts. Thats something I can snack on all day!
Happy holidays to you Sylvie !
These roasted nuts are an easy yet tasty way to start the celebration !
Brilliant combination of rosemary with nuts!!! gotta try it out soon! Happy Holidays Sylvie
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wow great nibbles
Merry Christmas :-0
Sylvie! Your photos are mouthwatering. I aspire to create photos like this! I love the “mood” they all set! This recipe for the nuts is right up my alley! I’ll have to try this!
Cheers!
Looks festive, delicious and easy to make!
Too late… I’ve consumed way too many sweets over the Christmas holidays. Just wanted to say your photography is beautiful. Happy holidays!
Just absolutely GORGEOUS! Your photography is mind blowing and the recipe wonderful! Happy Holidays!
Sylvie, tes photos me font saliver. J’aime beacoup le romarin.
Bonnes fetes!
Nisrine
Merci Nisrine
This looks amazing!
Superbes photos et quelle recette exquise ! Bravo pour ce blog délicieux.
Perfect appetizer idea! I’m going to try your recipe! Love the flavors of rosemary, cayenne pepper & evoo! Lovely pictures too!
They look delicious. I love rosemary!
What a brilliant idea~rosemary spiced nuts! You are my new hero!
These look so wonderful! I eat these kinds of snacks all of the time, and this variation sounds great. I can see myself easily getting addicted to them!
These look amazing!! And the photos are beautiful! I will be making these for “game night” this weekend!
Thank you for sharing.
I can’t wait to read more of your blog!
Your photos are absolutely stunning. I love that this is a simple dish but I can imagine all the wonderful flavors.
I’d love for your to submit them to Vegolicious, a vegetarian food photo gallery where readers can browse beautiful photos to discover new recipes and wonderful blogs. If you would like to share this recipe with our readers please submit a photo along with a link to this post.
These look so good…..I want to make the right now.
Your photography is beautiful.
These nuts look amazing. They’d be so good for a packed lunch too!
This is it…I have all the ingredients….thanks!
oh-sylvie, these look divine. loving the photos!
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I just stumbled across your blog (photos are gorgeous!) and these look de-lish! I love the flavor of rosemary and cayenne. Will definitely give this recipe a try! Cheers.
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