Spicy Mixed Nuts

These nuts are great to have on hand as a bowl on their own with a drink or as part of a platter. They will keep in an airtight jar for several weeks. They also make a great gift packaged up in a special bag or jar.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups cashews

• 1 cup almonds

• 1 cup pumpkin kernels

• 1 cup pecans

• 2 cups macadamias

• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

• 3 tablespoons nigella seeds

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 1 tablespoon rosemary sprigs - cut up

• 3 tablespoons neutral oil

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)

• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

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Method

1. Preheat oven to 170’C

2. Put the oil and honey into a small pot and warm gently to dissolve the honey

3. Put all the nuts, seeds, salt and rosemary into a large bowl

4. Pour over the honey and oil mixture and stir to combine

5. Spread the nut mixture on a lined baking tray and roast 15-20 minutes until nuts are golden brown

6. Remove from the oven

7. Stir through the black and cayenne peppers

8. Allow to cool then store in an airtight jar