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How to Toast Walnuts
Look no further than these two foolproof methods if you're wondering How to Toast Walnuts. It is so fast and simple to either cook them in a skillet or bake them in the oven.
Servings: 8 serv
Ingredients
- 1-4 cups walnuts raw
- Butter or oil optional
- Salt or seasoning ingredients optional
Instructions
- If using butter, oil, or seasoning ingredients, toss walnuts in the mixture until lightly coated.1-4 cups walnuts, Butter or oil, Salt or seasoning ingredients
In the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a large, lightly colored baking sheet with parchment paper. Place walnuts in a single layer on the sheet.1-4 cups walnuts
- Roast walnuts in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (A little less time if they are coarsely chopped prior to roasting.)
On the Stove:
- Heat a medium to large, non-stick dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add no more than 1 cup of walnuts to the skillet in a single layer.1-4 cups walnuts
- Toast nuts for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. (A little less time if they are coarsely chopped prior to toasting.)
Notes
- Nutritional information is for 1 ounce of toasted walnuts, or roughly ¼ cup.
- Buy raw. Do not purchase nuts that are already roasted or they will overcook.
- Add flavor. Elevate the taste of your walnuts with butter, salt, or a variety of seasonings.
- Go light. Stay away from dark baking sheets to avoid burning.
- Line it. Parchment paper makes cleanup easy and enhances the crispness!
- Use your sniffer. A nutty aroma indicates the nuts are done.
- Prep extra. Store roasted walnuts in the freezer so you always have some on hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg