Zahtar spiced nuts
- Portion size: Serves 4
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty: easy
This Lebanese-inspired recipe for herby, spiced nuts makes for an excellent nibble to have with drinks. Use whatever blend of nuts you like.
For another way with zahtar, try this Middle-Eastern inspired butter bean dip.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 250g mixed nuts (we used almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and pecans)
- 1 tbsp olive or sesame oil
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C/gas 6.
- For the zahtar, mix together the dried thyme, sesame seeds and finely grated lemon zest and sea salt.
- Spread the mixed nuts in an even layer on a large baking sheet.
- Sprinkle over the zahtar, then drizzle with tablespoon olive or sesame oil. Toss together, then roast for 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Put the nuts into a bowl and serve warm as a nibble.
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