Spiced Roasted Walnuts with Honey Recipe [Oven roasted] | Masala Herb (2024)

FAQs

What is the best temperature to roast walnuts? ›

Toasting nuts brings out their earthiness and minimizes any bitterness found in raw nuts.

Oils are commonly found in nuts.

When chopped, roasted, or ground into creamy nut butter, the oil breaks down and is exposed to oxygen, reducing nuts' shelf life. Roasted nuts typically last for about a month. They have a shorter shelf life than raw nuts and should be consumed within two weeks for the best quality.

Top 5 Pairings

Although people enjoy a mix of sweet and savory flavors with walnuts, a sweet combination is most liked by all: (1) Dark Chocolate, (2) Sesame Cayenne, (3) Vanilla, (4) Sea Salt Caramel, (5) Coffee.

Honey Glazed Walnuts are the perfect healthy snack or crunchy topping. These nuts are made with pure honey, ghee, vanilla, and warming cinnamon for an extra touch of flavor. Not only are they delicious, they are also Paleo-friendly and refined sugar free.

Oven (Preferred Method)

Spread walnuts on a large baking sheet—the size doesn't matter as long as they are spread out without overlapping. Bake until the nuts are deeply golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir the walnuts with a spatula about halfway through baking. Keep a close eye on them, since they can easily burn.

Walnuts have a mild, buttery flavor that makes them perfect for baking into cookies and cakes. They have a high oil content, so they tend to toast much faster than other varieties. Because of this, it's best to use raw walnuts to prevent them from burning during the baking process.

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread nuts into a single layer on the pan. Bake in oven at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Once you hit the 5-minute mark, check on them often.

The nuts that are least likely to have their nutritional value altered during roasting are hazelnuts and pistachios, and the nuts most sensitive to roasting include both walnuts and almonds.

Roasted, for me, means you cook them in the oven, and toasted means you cook the nuts on the stove top. I see both words used interchangeably online, though. I use both methods, depending on whether I need to roast a few nuts or a lot, and how quickly I need them.

How long to soak walnuts before roasting? ›

Soaking nuts

Simply place your nuts in a bowl, add 1 to 2 teaspoons sea salt and cover with warm or room temperature water. Leave to sit for 7 hours or overnight before draining (note: cashews shouldn't be soaked for more than 6 hours).

Most nuts appear to be generally healthy. But some may have more heart-healthy nutrients than others. For example, walnuts contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pecans also appear to be quite heart healthy.

Contrary to popular belief, nuts should be stored in the fridge or freezer as opposed to a room temperature pantry. Why? Because nuts contain a high amount of unsaturated fat, a delicate type of oil, which makes them highly prone to going rancid.

Walnuts go rancid when exposed to warm temperatures for long periods of time. Heat causes the fat in walnuts to change structure, which creates off odors and flavors. Fresh walnuts smell mildly nutty and taste sweet. If your walnuts smell like paint thinner, you know they're rancid.

Combine ingredients like walnuts, cereal, raisins, chocolate chips, and dried fruit for a flavorful, quick snack. Need more snack inspiration? Try this Vanilla Walnut Berry Trail Mix or Spiced Walnut Trail Mix recipe for a fun combination of flavors!

To ensure that the seasonings stick to the nuts, you can lightly coat the nuts with a small amount of oil or melted butter before adding the seasonings. This will help the seasonings adhere to the nuts and create a flavorful coating.

Thanks to their subtle yet complex flavor, earthy, fruity walnuts shine in a variety of dishes both sweet and savory, either raw or toasted. They're a great substitute for pine nuts in pesto, can be turned into a sensational vinaigrette, and add wonderful texture to cookies and brownies.

Walnuts, like many nuts, contain natural compounds that inhibit enzyme activity and can make them harder to digest. Soaking these nuts helps neutralize these compounds, breaking down enzymes that can interfere with nutrient absorption and digestion.