Hot, Sweet & Salty Nuts Recipe

This  Hot Sweet & Salty Nuts recipe is a crowd pleaser. I first came across them at a wedding and have made it each Christmas since. It also comes out for larger drinks and nibbles parties and is loved by everyone. Also perfect for a blokes night.  I served these at a blokes essential oils class and again they were a hit.  The original recipe comes from the Union Square Bar in New York. I have added some doTERRA essential oils to really have a flavour burst, but they are tasty without them too! You can play around with your ‘hot’ (cayenne pepper/ black pepper/paprika), ‘sweet’ (sugar/maple syrup/cinnamon) ‘salty’ (try different kinds of salt?) and other herbs & spices. You’ll have everyone wanting to nibble your hot sweet salty nuts in no time! 😉

Hot, Sweet & Salty Nuts!

 

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Author: Annabel

Category: snacks

Serves: 2-3 cups

Ingredients

• 2-3 cups mixed raw nuts
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (the 'hot')IMG_0134
• 2 tsp brown sugar/coconut sugar or maple syrup (the 'sweet')
• 2 tsp Maldon or other sea salt (the 'salty')
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (or use ghee for strict paleo/dairy free option)
• + optional essential oils to really make the flavours pop - try 2 drops black pepper, 2 drops fennel, 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops cinnamon & 1 drop cardamom. Only use food grade essential oils in your cooking. I use doTERRA essential oils

Directions

1. Roast the nuts on a baking tray in the oven (180C) for 10 mins.
2. Melt the butter in a large bowl and stir in the hot, sweet and salty!
3. Add the essential oils just before mixing through the nuts.
4. Toss the nuts in the butter mix.
5. Serve warm.

Notes

The original recipe is from the Union Square Cafe, New York - they are called their 'bar nuts'.

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