Barefoot Contessa Rosemary Cashews
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4.6
Barefoot Contessa Rosemary Cashews
Description
This recipe starts by warming roasted unsalted cashews briefly in a 350°F oven to enhance their nutty aroma without overbaking. Melted butter is combined in a bowl with minced rosemary, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and kosher salt, creating a flavorful coating. The warm cashews are added and tossed thoroughly to evenly distribute the spiced butter mixture.
The rosemary delivers fragrant herbal notes contrasting with the sweetness from brown sugar and the subtle heat from cayenne. The butter helps the seasonings adhere and adds richness. Serving the cashews while still warm accentuates the flavors and maintains a crunchy texture.
This snack works well as an appetizer or party nibble and stores best if cooled fully before keeping in an airtight container. The balance of spices is customizable depending on desired heat or sweetness levels.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cashew nuts roasted, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon (1/2 oz) butter melted, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the cashews on a rimmed sheet pan and place in the oven until warm, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the melted butter, rosemary, cayenne, sugar, and salt.
- Add the warm cashews to the butter mixture and toss to combine. Serve while still warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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