How to Toast Walnuts
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How to Toast Walnuts
Description
Toasting walnuts can be done in an oven or a skillet. In the oven, walnuts tossed with optional oil and salt are spread on a baking sheet and baked at 350°F until browned and fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes, with occasional stirring to ensure even toasting. On the stove, the walnuts are similarly heated in a skillet over medium heat while stirring frequently, to toast evenly within 2 to 5 minutes. Using oil or butter is optional, beneficial if spices are added or a richer flavor is desired.
Well-toasted walnuts gain a deeper aroma and a crunchier texture, making them suitable for enhancing salads, baked goods, or as a snack. Properly toasted walnuts should be monitored closely as they can burn quickly.
Store toasted or raw walnuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for long-term freshness, as walnuts can spoil easily at room temperature, especially after being toasted.
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, optional (see note 2)
Instructions
To toast walnuts in the oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Toss walnuts in oil and salt if desired. Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Toast until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and chop or use as desired. Or, store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
To toast walnuts on the stove:
- Toss walnuts in oil and salt if desired. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat walnuts until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from skillet and chop or use as desired. Or, store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Keep a close watch during toasting to avoid burning; walnuts can brown quickly.
- Adding oil or butter while toasting is optional but helps if you plan to add spices.
- The recipe yields about 1 cup of toasted walnuts, around four 1/4-cup servings.
- Store walnuts in airtight containers in the refrigerator or freezer for extended freshness; discard if smelling off or like paint.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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