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Walnuts are a great source of antioxidants and heart healthy nutrients, like omega-3's. Roasting walnuts is a great way to enhance their flavor and texture. Try one of these simple roasting methods and you will be enjoying walnuts in no time. Keep them around the house for a great snack.
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Method 1
Method 1 of 4:
Dry Roasting Walnuts in the Oven
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1Preheat the oven. Turn on the oven and set it to 350ºF/180ºC.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Place walnuts on a cookie sheet or shallow baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper or kitchen foil. Put the nuts on the pan in a single layer.- If you don't have parchment paper or foil you can just put the walnuts right on the pan.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Roast the walnuts. Put the pan in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Check the walnuts frequently to make sure they don't burn. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Remove the walnuts. Take the baking pan out of the oven after 8 to 10 minutes or when the nuts are golden brown.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:
Roasting Walnuts in the Oven with Oil
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1Preheat the oven. Turn on the oven and set it to 350ºF/180ºC.
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2Choose an oil. Use walnut oil to add additional walnut flavor or pick any neutral oil like grapeseed oil or vegetable oil.
- Try using olive oil to add a different flavor.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Toss the walnuts in a small amount of oil. Use just enough oil to coat the nuts evenly. Start with one teaspoon of oil and add more as needed. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Put the walnuts on a cookie sheet or shallow baking pan. Arrange the nuts on the pan in a single layer. -
5Roast the walnuts. Put the pan in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Check the walnuts frequently to make sure they don't burn.
- Stir the nuts part way through roasting to redistribute them so they cook evenly.
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6Remove the walnuts. Take the baking pan out of the oven after 8 to 10 minutes or when the nuts are golden brown.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:
Roasting Walnuts on the Stove Top
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1Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Use a pan that is thick and heavy so that it conducts heat evenly. A thin pan may cause the nuts to burn before they are roasted through.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Add the walnuts. Put the walnuts in the hot dry pan. Stir them constantly to avoid burning. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Roast the nuts for about five minutes. When the nuts are golden brown they are done roasting. -
4Remove the walnuts. Take the walnuts off the heat once they are golden brown.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:
Roasting Spiced Walnuts
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1Preheat the oven. Turn on the oven and set it to 300ºF/150ºC.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Beat one egg white. Separate an egg white from the yolk and discard the yolk. Put the egg white in a small bowl and beat it with a whisk or fork until it is frothy. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Choose spices. Pick your favorite mix of spices and add them to the beaten egg white.- Try using a pinch each of allspice, cumin, and chili powder.
- Add curry to make curried walnuts.
- Use sugar and cinnamon to make sweet roasted nuts.
- Dry herbs work great too, try rosemary with walnuts.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Toss the walnuts in the egg white mixture. Add the nuts to the egg whites and stir until they are coated. -
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6Roast the nuts. Put the baking pan in the oven at 300ºF/150ºC for 15 minutes.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.7Remove the walnuts. Take the pan out of the oven and stir the nuts around to redistribute them and break apart any nuts that have stuck together. -
8Reduce the heat. Turn the oven down to 250ºF/120ºC.
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9Return the walnuts to the oven. Put the nuts back in the oven and bake them for about 10 minutes more at 250ºF/120ºC until they are medium brown.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.10Remove the walnuts. Take the pan out of the oven and stir the nuts to break apart any that have stuck together.
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References
- Method 1, Dry Roasting Walnuts adapted from http://www.walnuts.org/cooking-with-walnuts/recipes/toasted-walnuts/
- Method 2, Roasting Walnuts in Oven with Oil adapted from http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-toast-nuts-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-181294
- Method 4, Roasting Spiced Walnuts adapted from http://www.marthastewart.com/349611/spiced-nuts
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To roast walnuts, choose whether you want to cook them in the oven or on the stove. For oven-roasted walnuts, spread out the nuts on a baking sheet, place them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook them for 8 to 10 minutes. For roasted walnuts on the stove top, heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Then, add the walnuts and stir constantly for above 5 minutes, or until they're golden brown. For more tips, including how to roast walnuts with oil or spices, read on!
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