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How to Roast Hazelnuts (Filberts)
This recipe teaches how to roast shelled hazelnuts using an oven or stovetop method, enhancing their natural flavor and making skin removal easier. Toasting develops a rich, toasted aroma and a crunchy texture that works well in both sweet and savory dishes. The post-roast steaming and rubbing step helps remove loose skins, resulting in smoother nuts. The recipe also includes optional use of oil or butter and instructions for proper storage to keep the nuts fresh for months.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings (1/4 cup each)
Calories:
219 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnut shelled (see note 1
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, optional (see note 2)
Instructions
To toast hazelnuts in the oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Toast until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and wrap in a kitchen towel to steam for 1 minute. Rub nuts in the towel to remove loose skins (don’t worry if there is still some skin left) and cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for 6 months or freezer storage bag in the freezer for up to 1 year.
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To toast hazelnuts on the stove:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat hazelnuts until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from skillet and wrap in a kitchen towel to steam for 1 minute. Rub nuts in the towel to remove loose skins (don’t worry if there is still some skin left) and chop or use as desired. Or, store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months or freezer storage bag in the freezer for up to 1 year.
Notes
- Watch the nuts closely as they can burn quickly once browned.
- Roasting with oil or butter is optional and useful when adding seasonings.
- An airtight container is best for storing toasted hazelnuts up to six months in the pantry or up to one year in the freezer.
- Raw and roasted hazelnuts last longer when refrigerated or frozen rather than stored at room temperature.
- The recipe yields about one cup of toasted hazelnuts, enough for four servings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25 cup
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Sodium
0.1mg
(0%)
Potassium
204mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.