How to Roast Walnuts

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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.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Dry Roasting Walnuts in the Oven

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    Turn on the oven and set it to 350ºF/180ºC.
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    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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    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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    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
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Roasting Walnuts in the Oven with Oil

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    Turn on the oven and set it to 350ºF/180ºC.
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    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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    Use just enough oil to coat the nuts evenly. Start with one teaspoon of oil and add more as needed.
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    Arrange the nuts on the pan in a single layer.
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    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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    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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    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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    Put the walnuts in the hot dry pan. Stir them constantly to avoid burning.
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    When the nuts are golden brown they are done roasting.
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    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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    Turn on the oven and set it to 300ºF/150ºC.
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    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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    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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    Add the nuts to the egg whites and stir until they are coated.
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    Put the nuts on a baking pan and spread them out so that they are in a single even layer.
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    Put the baking pan in the oven at 300ºF/150ºC for 15 minutes.
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    Take the pan out of the oven and stir the nuts around to redistribute them and break apart any nuts that have stuck together.
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    Turn the oven down to 250ºF/120ºC.
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    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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    Take the pan out of the oven and stir the nuts to break apart any that have stuck together.
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      References

      1. Method 1, Dry Roasting Walnuts adapted from http://www.walnuts.org/cooking-with-walnuts/recipes/toasted-walnuts/
      2. Method 2, Roasting Walnuts in Oven with Oil adapted from https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-toast-nuts-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-181294
      3. 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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