How to Toast Nuts in the Microwave
Use this quick, easy microwave method to toast any kind of nut when you need them in a jiffy! Add them quickly to any salad, Buddha bowl, pesto, baked good, or breakfast bowl.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nuts of your choice (or peanuts, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds)
- 1/2 teaspoon neutral-tasting oil
- Optional: salt and pepper to taste, plus other desired seasonings
Instructions
- Toss nuts with oil and optional seasonings to coat.
- Spread nuts evenly over a microwave-safe plate. Avoid overcrowding plate. Cook in 1-minute intervals, tossing as needed, until nuts are golden brown and fragrant, 2 to 5 minutes total.
Notes
Extra toasted nuts: let cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. Umm, breakfast, anyone??
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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