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Miso-Maple Walnuts

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Miso Maple Walnuts in a bowl with seltzer and lime on the side.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Lillian Chou

These easy miso-maple walnuts are crunchy, savory, a little sweet, and beautifully caramelized.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1¼ cups

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. white miso
1 Tbsp. ghee, at room temperature
½ tsp. maple syrup
⅛ tsp. fine sea salt
1¼ cups toasted walnut halves or toasted whole almonds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 325°.

    Step 2

    Combine the miso, ghee, maple syrup, and salt in a small mixing bowl and stir to create a paste. Add the walnuts and toss until the nuts are well coated.

    Step 3

    Spread the walnuts on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until caramelized.

    Step 4

    Cool to room temperature before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Cookbook cover of The Modern Larder by Michelle McKenzie
From The Modern Larder: From Anchovies to Yuzu, a Guide to Artful and Attainable Home Cooking by Michelle McKenzie, © 2021. Reprinted with permission from Roost Books. Buy the full book from Roost Books, Bookshop, or Amazon.
TagsMisoWalnutNutAlmondSnackStarterVegetarianEasyQuick30 Minutes or LessThanksgivingChristmasLunar New YearCookbooks

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