These brightly flavored, healthy toasted walnuts are one of those pantry staples that you’re always pleased to have on hand – as an appetizer, to accompany a cheese course, toss through a salad, or simply as a quick savory snack on its own. We’ve included two easy versions here, but get creative and add a favorite spice mix or chili flavor to make it your own.

TOASTED WALNUTS – TWO WAYS

Equipment: A baking sheet

Ingredients

For Curried Walnuts

2 cups (250 g) organic walnut halves
1 tablespoon organic Japanese tamari sauce
2 teaspoons Madras curry powder

For Spicy Tamari-Miso Walnuts

2 cups (250 g) organic walnut halves
2 tablespoons Japanese tamari sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil
1 teaspoon miso paste
1/2 teaspoon nanami togarashi (Japanese 7-spice blend)

Method

1.   Center a rack in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°) C.

2.   To make Curried Walnuts: In a medium bowl, combine the walnuts and tamari, tossing to coat the nuts evenly. Add the curry powder and toss once again.

To make Spicy Tamari-Miso Walnuts: In a medium bowl, combine the tamari, oil and miso and stir to combine. Add the walnuts and toss to coat evenly. Add the nanami togarashi and toss once again.

3. Spread the nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake until the nuts are fragrant and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer the nuts to a dish to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

This is a Nourish the Planet recipe, part of a collaborative series by Patricia Wells and Emily Buchanan.
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