Description
Ina Garten’s roasted rosemary cashews deliver a sophisticated snack with Mediterranean charm. Her simple method brings warm, herbal notes that elevate classic nuts into an irresistible appetizer guests will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts:
- 1 ¼ pounds (567 grams) cashew nuts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Fat:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and ensure the rack is positioned in the center.
- Spread raw cashew nuts evenly on an ungreased rimmed baking sheet, creating a single layer to ensure uniform heating.
- Roast the cashew nuts for 8-12 minutes, gently shaking the pan halfway through to promote even toasting and prevent burning.
- While the nuts are roasting, prepare the aromatic coating by whisking together melted unsalted butter, finely chopped fresh rosemary, dark brown sugar, kosher salt, and ground cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Remove the toasted cashew nuts from the oven and immediately transfer them into the prepared rosemary mixture.
- Toss the warm nuts thoroughly, ensuring each nut is completely and evenly coated with the spicy-sweet seasoning blend.
- Allow the seasoned nuts to cool for 3-5 minutes, which will help the coating adhere and develop a slight crisp texture.
- Serve the rosemary-spiced cashews warm as a sophisticated appetizer or gourmet snack, and store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Customize Your Spice Kick by adjusting cayenne pepper levels to match your heat tolerance, from mild to fiery.
- Capture Maximum Flavor by mixing rosemary blend with warm nuts immediately after roasting, allowing ingredients to meld perfectly.
- Select Premium Herbs by choosing fresh rosemary over dried for a more vibrant, aromatic taste experience.
- Monitor Roasting Carefully to prevent burning, ensuring cashews emerge golden and fragrant without becoming charred.
- Enjoy Immediately for peak deliciousness, serving these nuts warm to highlight their rich, herbaceous qualities.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg