When it comes to socializing during the holiday season, I would much rather snack and nibble throughout the evening than sit down to a full-course meal.
Especially if the crowd is going to be more than six people. I’ve always felt that sit-down dinners with more than six people lose some of the intimacy and charm of a great shared meal, so if I’m working with a crowd, I usually lean towards lots of snacks and nibbles.
These Sweet and Spicy Nuts are perfect for a holiday cocktail party and they are super easy to make. Simply toast up some nuts (any combo will do) and finish them with a kiss of butter, a squish of honey, a dash of hot sauce, and some fresh chopped rosemary.
Those few simple steps will leave you with a nut to remember.
They also make a great head-start ingredient. Add them to your weekend meal prep, store them in an airtight container and then sprinkle them on top of salads to add a crunchy, salty, sweet and spicy blast of flavor.
*Note: These Sweet + Spicy Toasted Nuts, along with my Roasted Carrot Hummus and Bacon Maple Brussels Sprouts are all shown in the video below.
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Savory Spiced Nuts (Quick Stove-Top Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts, raw and unsalted
- 1 cup almonds, raw and unsalted
- 1 cup pecans, raw and unsalted
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt pluse extra for topping
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Toast nuts in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally until fragrant and lightly browned. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Add butter and toss until the nuts are lightly coated. Add in honey, hot sauce, salt and rosemary. Toss again until the nuts are coated in all the yummy goodness (you can also do this by mixing with a rubber spatula).
- Transfer the nuts onto the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with a little extra salt and a light coating of cayenne pepper (if you desire). Cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temeprature for up to 2 weeks.