Cozy Evergreen Mix (Printable)
A fragrant snack combining nuts, fresh rosemary, and spices for a warm, flavorful bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Nuts & Seeds
01 - 1 cup raw cashews
02 - 1 cup raw almonds
03 - 1/2 cup pine nuts
04 - 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
→ Aromatics & Herbs
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Glaze
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cashews, almonds, pine nuts, and pumpkin seeds.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and maple syrup until well blended.
04 - Pour the glaze over the nut mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Add rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, black pepper, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
06 - Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The mixture will crisp as it cools.
08 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The rosemary and lemon zest create this impossibly cozy aroma that fills your entire house within minutes of baking
- Its one of those recipes that looks impressive but honestly takes about five minutes of active work
02 -
- The nuts continue cooking even after they come out of the oven, so pull them when they look slightly lighter than your ideal golden color
- Stirring halfway through prevents the bottom nuts from burning and ensures everything toasts evenly
03 -
- Buy your pine nuts from a store with high turnover because they can go rancid quickly and ruin the entire batch
- If you want to add cayenne for heat, start with a tiny pinch and taste before adding more because you cannot undo too much spice