Nut Recipes

Parmesan-Glazed Walnuts
Makes 6 (1/4 cup) servings

• 1-1/2 cups walnut halves
• 1 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 1/4 tsp. hickory-smoked salt
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts in a shallow baking pan; bake 10 minutes. Mix butter and salt; toss lightly with walnuts. Sprinkle cheese over top. Stir; bake 3 or 4 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
Herbed Almonds
Servings: 8
Carb Count: Approx. 7 per serving

• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 egg white
• 2 cups almonds

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
2. In container of electric blender combine all ingredients except egg white and almonds. (I use my Magic Bullet.) Blend 30 seconds, pulsing on and off; set aside.
3. In large bowl whisk egg white until opaque and frothy. Add almonds; toss to coat. Add spice mixture; toss gently to coat evenly.
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5. Oil, or coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Arrange almonds on baking sheet in single layer. Bake in center of oven 15 minutes. Gently toss almonds and arrange again in single layer.
6. Continue to bake 15 minutes longer; toss gently. Turn off oven. Leave almonds in oven with door ajar 15 minutes. Remove from oven; cool completely.