Lemon Pepper Nuts
Elevate your snack game with these zesty and aromatic Lemon Pepper Nuts—a quick, flavorful treat perfect for any occasion! This easy recipe combines a medley of mixed nuts, like almonds, cashews, and pecans, roasted to golden perfection with a luscious coating of olive oil, bright lemon zest, and freshly cracked black pepper. A hint of salt balances the flavors, while optional touches of honey add sweetness and cayenne pepper delivers a spicy kick for extra depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, these homemade roasted nuts are the ultimate combination of savory, tangy, and crunchy, making them an irresistible snack for parties, road trips, or everyday noshing. Store them for later or serve fresh out of the oven—either way, they’re guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, or hazelnuts)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional for a touch of sweetness)
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed nuts with olive oil, ensuring the nuts are evenly coated.
Add the lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and honey (if using) to the bowl. If you prefer a spicier flavor, add the cayenne pepper as well. Mix until all the nuts are well-coated with the seasoning.
Spread the seasoned nuts evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts are golden and fragrant.
Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Transfer the cooled nuts to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately as a snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.0 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2369 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1556 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
