Can be made in 45 minutes or less.

Makes 2 cups.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 cups assorted nuts such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and natural almonds (with skins)

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    In a bowl whisk together oil, thyme, salt, and cayenne. Add nuts and toss to coat well. Spread nuts in a shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven 10 minutes. nuts may be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.

    Serve nuts warm or at room temperature.