So, what do you do when your ‘better’ half brings home raw, unsalted mixed nuts?! They don’t exactly have much flavor and not what I was expecting. Yes, a mistake, not the end of the world, but now what do I do with these blah, boring nuts? Well, I found an incredibly easy solution. Just add a drizzle of olive oil, some kosher salt, a few fresh herbs and toast them in a hot oven for a bit. A total game changer, they’re delicious, company worthy and great as a nibble with cocktails.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. mixed nuts, raw & unsalted
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
sprigs fresh rosemary
sprigs fresh thyme
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400º.
This could not be more simple and more satisfying. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan, sprinkle with a bit of good extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle generously with kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and toss in the fresh herbs. Pop in the oven and roast for about 10-12 minutes. Keep close and watch the nuts carefully, all ovens are different, so there is no definitive timing. Once you start to smell the wonderful aroma, they are pretty much done.
Pull from the oven and immediately sprinkle with a good finishing salt. Maldon or a good fleur de sal is perfect here. Finally, place in a small serving bowl, add another sprig or two of the fresh herbs, as garnish, pour your favorite cocktail and enjoy.
