Spiced Nuts

This spiced nuts recipe is quick, easy and full of flavour. With a combination of sweet, salty with a hint of spice, this is perfect pre-dinner nibble with a glass of fizz, or as a tasty snack!

INGREDIENTS

• 170°c – 25 minutes, turning ever 5-10 mins
• 100 blanched hazelnuts
• 100g almonds
• 2tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 2tbsp sunflower seeds
• 2 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (more if you like spice)
• 3tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 pinches salt (more if you love salt!)
• 2 tsp olive oil
• A few sprigs of rosemary

Method

1. Mix paprika, cayenne pepper, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, salt and olive oil in a bowl. Tip in nuts and seeds and mix until well coated.
2. Spread nuts onto a baking sheet lined tray and place in pre-heated oven.
3. Cook for 25-30 minutes on 170°c until golden brown and the moisture has most cooked away. Turn every 5-10 minutes, add the rosemary 10 minutes before the end and mix.
4. Serve with a glass of fizz for a tasty aperitif, or enjoy as a snack!