Spicy nut mix

Ingredients (for 4 portions):

• 200 g nuts (e.g. almonds, cashews, walnuts, peanuts)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika powder (sweet or smoked)
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, for a slight sweetness)
• Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for extra flavour)

Preparation:

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat)

Prepare the spice mix

In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika powder, chilli flakes, garlic powder, salt and sugar.

Marinate the nuts

Add the nuts to the spice mixture and mix well so that all the nuts are evenly coated.

Bake

Spread the nuts on a baking tray lined with baking paper. If desired, add sprigs of rosemary for extra flavour. Roast in the oven for approx. 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through so that they brown evenly

Leave to cool

Remove the nuts from the oven and leave to cool completely before serving.

Serving

Serve in a bowl and garnish with fresh herbs as desired.

Tip

You can vary the spices according to taste, e.g. experiment with curry, cumin or smoked paprika.

Have fun cooking and enjoying! 😊