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How to Toast Nuts in The Microwave

Short on time but want to add more flavor to your regular nuts for recipes that require some nutty crunch? Learn how to toast nuts in the microwave!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Tara Kuczykowski

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup whole walnuts or your desired nuts
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
  • salt optional

Instructions

  • Toss one cup of nuts with the vegetable oil. Spread the oiled nuts out in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate.
  • Toast in one-minute intervals, stirring between each interval. One cup of nuts will take can take anywhere from 3 to 8 minutes overall, depending on the quantity and size of the nuts used.
  • To make salted nuts: Toss toasted nuts with fine sea salt to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g

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