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A gourmet and crunchy appetizer

Spiced roasted nuts add a touch of originality to your homemade appetizers. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, they are the ideal option to surprise your guests or to treat yourself to a delicious and nutritious snack. With a perfect blend of sweet and savory, every bite offers an explosion of flavor thanks to our black garlic and maple sugar BBQ spices.

The benefits of nuts: tasty and nutritious

Rich in fiber, plant-based proteins, and essential fatty acids, nuts are an excellent source of nutrients. Whether for an energy boost or a healthy snack, they provide benefits with every bite. This recipe combines the richness of nuts with intense spices and a sweet touch of maple, without compromising the nutritional qualities of the ingredients.

An easy recipe to make

Preparing these roasted nuts requires only a few simple steps. By using sunflower oil or melted butter, mixed with maple syrup, you will achieve a crunchy texture and perfectly coated spices. With just a few minutes of cooking, you will have an appetizer ready to serve, full of rich and complex flavors, perfect for accompanying an evening with friends or for a moment of solo enjoyment.

Mixed nuts roasted with black garlic and maple sugar BBQ spices

Summary
🔍 Information	Details
⏱️ Preparation time	10 minutes
🍳 Cooking time	15-20 minutes
⏲️ Total time	25-30 minutes
🔧 Difficulty level	Easy
🍽️ Servings	6
🔥 Calories (approximate)	200 per serving

Ingredients
2 cups of mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, cashews, pistachios, almonds, etc.) 2 tablespoons of black garlic and maple sugar BBQ spices 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil or melted butter 2 tablespoons of maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the nuts with the sunflower oil or melted butter and the maple syrup in a large bowl.
Add the black garlic and maple sugar BBQ spices, and mix well.
Spread the nuts on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Let cool before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information per Serving
Nutrient	Amount
Calories	200 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbohydrates	15 g
Sugars	5 g
Fiber	3 g
Fat	18 g
Saturated fatty acids	2 g
Sodium	150 mg
Health note	8/10 Good source of fiber and healthy fats.

Q&A: Everything you want to know about roasted nuts

1. Can this recipe be prepared in advance?
Absolutely! Roasted nuts store very well. Once cooled, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. They will stay crunchy and tasty, perfect for last-minute appetizers.

2. How do you store nuts so they keep their freshness?
The key to maintaining the freshness of roasted nuts is to keep them in an airtight container. You can also freeze them if you want to store them longer, up to a month.

3. Can you vary the types of nuts?
Of course! You can adapt the recipe to your preferences and use the nuts you have on hand: hazelnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts... Any mix is possible, and the spices adapt perfectly to different varieties of nuts.

4. How do you prevent the nuts from burning?
Cooking at a low temperature (about 160°C) allows you to roast the nuts without burning them. Remember to stir well halfway through cooking for even browning and watch closely to prevent some nuts from browning too quickly.

5. Can these nuts be served in ways other than as an appetizer?
Yes! These spiced roasted nuts can also be added to a salad for a bit of crunch or even used to top a dessert like ice cream or a cake. They add a sweet and savory touch that works for many occasions.

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🌍 Did you know? Nut consumption per capita (kg)
Country	Annual consumption per capita (kg)
🇫🇷 France	1.5 kg
🇨🇦 Canada	1.8 kg
🇺🇸 United States	3.5 kg
🇮🇹 Italy	2.3 kg
🇮🇳 India	0.7 kg

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