Smokey Roast Nuts

Whipping up this recipe is a breeze and the result? A scrumptiously delightful snack!

Every day, I love to sprinkle around 30g of nuts into my first meal or mix them into a veggie dish, enhancing its protein content. And for those in-between-meal moments? These nuts are one of my go-to snacks. This recipe magically transforms ordinary raw nuts into deliciousness.

So, why am I nuts about having 30g of them daily? They contain anti-inflammatory oils, protein, and fibre.

But, the cherry on top? They champion my heart health! Did you know a comprehensive 2023 scientific review revealed that munching on nuts regularly, within a balanced diet, has a wonderful effect on various cardiovascular disease markers, leading to an overall reduced risk of heart issues (PMID: 37149262). 

If you would like to whip up this easy snack yourself then head over to my YouTube channel here. 

2 tablespoons/25g chia seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Big pinch of cayenne pepper (amount is up to you)
1 tablespoon tomato paste/puree
140g/ 1 cup mixed nuts such as almonds, walnuts 

Heat oven to 140˚C fan forced/160˚C regular.

In a bowl mix all the ingredients except the nuts together.

Add the nuts and massage the tomato mixture all over the nuts - this is a messy job!

Pop the nuts onto a baking/parchment paper lined baking tray, and roast in the oven for about 10 - 15 minutes.

Halfway through cooking time, shake the nuts/seeds around to make sure they cook evenly.

Allow to cool completely, and store in an airtight container. 


Low Histamine Swaps:
>Choose nuts that are low histamine such as macadamias. You can also use pistachios but because they are smaller they take a shorter time to roast.
>Cayenne pepper may be triggering to some people with histamine intolerance, consider leaving it out.
>Swap the tomato paste/puree for 1 - 2 teaspoon/s olive oil. Mix with the paprika, salt and chia seeds to form a sticky mass, then coat the nuts with this.