Healthy Rosemary Toasted Walnuts are perfect for snacking on! Paleo, whole30 + gluten free – these walnuts are great on a salad or enjoyed on their own. Made with only a few ingredients including fresh rosemary, salt, pepper + olive oil – they’re easy + delicious!
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If you love crunchy, salty snacks – these Healthy Rosemary Toasted Walnuts are for you! These toasted walnuts get perfectly crisp in the oven, and have a delicious rosemary olive oil coating on them that is so yummy.
Naturally paleo, whole30 and healthy – these roasted walnuts only are made with a few ingredients and are super simple to make!
Years ago Tyler and I went to a farmer’s market and we met a woman who was selling canned vegetables and various types of seasoned nuts. She had these Rosemary Walnuts out as a sample, and when I tasted them – I was hooked instantly.
They were salty, savory and just SO good.
Then she told me they were $10 for a teeny tiny jar of them that held about a handful of walnuts (no joke).
They were so good I ALMOST bought them… but then I remembered that Tyler and I can recreate pretty much anything in the kitchen – so that’s how these Healthy Rosemary Toasted Walnuts were born!
How to toast walnuts in the oven:
- Toasting walnuts is very simple. I like to toss walnuts in olive oil and simply spread out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- You can toast your walnuts for about 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees until the outside is crispy
How to toast walnuts on the stove top:
You can follow the recipe as listed below on the stovetop by cooking over medium high heat for 10-12 minutes
These Healthy Rosemary Toasted Walnuts are way better than the overpriced ones at the farmer’s market, and they’re so easy to make! They’re perfect as a great snack, salad add in, savory topping in a dish or hummus… really any way you want to eat them!
Substitutions for this recipe:
- Herbs– If rosemary isn’t your favorite, you can sub thyme on these toasted walnuts. You can also sub fresh rosemary for dried rosemary by cutting the amount from 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary to only 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary
- Oil- You can use olive or avocado oil to roast these walnuts
- Extra spices – Feel free to add garlic powder, or even a little chili powder to these walnuts for a kick.
Ways to use these Healthy Rosemary Toasted Walnuts:
- In a salad. This Strawberry Avocado Goat Cheese Salad is my favorite!
- On a cheeseboard
- As a healthy snack (these Healthy Roasted Chickpeas are another one of my favorite snacks!)
Healthy Rosemary Toasted Walnuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped finely chopped finely
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat baking sheet
- In a bowl whisk together olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper.
- Add in walnuts and toss until completely covered in olive oil mixture.
- Bake the walnuts for 10-15 minuts in the oven, tossing every 4-5 minutes until they are golden brown.
- The walnuts cook quickly- so be careful not to burn them!
Notes
Substitutions for this recipe:
- Herbs- If rosemary isn't your favorite, you can sub thyme on these toasted walnuts. You can also sub fresh rosemary for dried rosemary by cutting the amount from 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary to only 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary
- Oil- You can use olive or avocado oil to roast these walnuts
- Extra spices - Feel free to add garlic powder, or even a little chili powder to these walnuts for a kick.
Nutrition Facts
Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite
This is SO up my alley! I love rosemary flavored nuts! Pinning!
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Same here! Rosemary is my favorite herb 🙂
Kristy @ Southern In Law
I feel like this is the kind of thing I wouldn’t be able to stop eating! Yum!
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They ARE pretty darn addicting!
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious
Yum! I love anything with rosemary. So nice to see a savory recipe for toasted walnuts – they’re so often sweet!
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Same here! I love the sweet, candied walnuts – but sometimes I want something more savory in my salads.
Cassie
You can really go wrong with a salad if you don’t have fun with it–I agree! Salads are really good if you get creative with them! I think that these walnuts will add some amazing crunch, flavor and healthy fats and vitamins to any salad!
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Right?! I love adding in all kinds of healthy toppings to my salads 🙂
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner
I like the addition of the rosemary in there yum!
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Thanks! It definitely gives a nice flavor!
Anne K.
That sounds super delicious!
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Thanks, Anne! They’re really tasty.
Honey, What's Cooking?
Looks delicious. I’ve generally added brown sugar and cinnamon to my walnuts and cooked them on a castiron skillet, this is amazing too! Who would have thought?
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I make them that way too! Both recipes are equally delicious!
Rosey Rebecca
These look delicious. I imagine they smell fantastic too. I bet you could do this with chickpeas too- roast them with rosemary. Yummm. Pinning!
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Oooh yes!! Now I want to try that! Love roasted chickpeas!
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health
this is a great idea for a salad topper…i can smell those chopped rosemary – yummy
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Thanks! It will make your kitchen smell AMAZING!
Christina Bauer
I love spiced nuts, and herby nuts have to be just as amazing! I’ll put these on my next Cheese board.
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I like the way you think!! I need to do that on Friday 🙂
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home
What a great idea! I love toasted nuts on my salads, and we always have rosemary in the garden…
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Thanks, Wendy! You’ll have to try these!
Ilka
Yum! What an awesome nutritious snack! Love the combo rosemary and walnuts!:):)
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Thank you! They’re a great snack!
jill conyers
Rosemary is one of my most favorite herbs. I’ve never tried making herbed nuts but it’s a great idea.
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It’s one of my favorite herbs too – so tasty!
Mitzi
perfect timing! just read yesterday how good walnuts were for you and was thinking of picking some up this weekend- thanks for the recipe!!
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Let us know if you try them, Mitzi!
Brittany
Mm. The older my husband and I get, the more we love to snack on nuts! Our kids are becoming to simple flavors too! Can’t wait to try this. I bet it would make the whole house smell good!
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They’re such a great snack, Brittany! Your kitchen will for sure smell amazing:)
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder
I’ve always made toasted walnuts sweet but this rosemary twist is a great idea! Thanks so much 🙂 Great website btw
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I love making sweeter walnuts too, but these are so savory and yummy!
Linda @ 2 Cookin' Mamas
You go girl! Beating out the pricey farmers market product. All I can say is Tyler is brilliant!
Since we eat nuts as a healthy snack quite often, I like the idea of kicking them up a notch with one of my favorite herbs, rosemary. It really sounds delectably perfect. These are definitely on my agenda to make.
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Thanks, Linda! I’m lucky that he’s a genius in the kitchen! Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs too – so delicious!!
Beverley @ Born to Sweat
i think what i love best about this story was your faith in Tylers cooking/kitchen abilities!
Im the same, if i eat or taste something i really like, i immediately am convinced i can make it at home. gets a bit difficult tho when im eating some crazy asian dish with a million spices.
im definitely going to try these! they sound great
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🙂 What can I say.. hes a great cook!! I love trying to recreate dishes but sometimes it is really tough!
Pragati // Simple Medicine
This would be perfect on a salad! Yum! I love it when things can be recreated at home. It’s such a money saver!
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Same here! I’m all about making food on my own and saving $$
Sarah Wong
This looks delicious to put into a salad! Yum! I would love to make this soon!
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They’re SO good in salads! You should make them 🙂
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
GAAAAH I love this!!! What an awesome recipe to add some flava to your nuts! I have a huge rosemary bush in my back yard too. MAKING!
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Right?!! So much flavor 🙂 Rosemary is the best!! Can’t wait for it to get warmer- ours should be growing soon!
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie
So creative — I love it!! I’ve never toasted walnuts but it sounds delicious!! 🙂
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Thank you!! You should try them – they’re SO yummy!
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy
Love easy and tasty! I especially LOVE rosemary too!
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Thanks, Nat! I’m allll for easy and tasty 🙂
Jordyn
Oh man, these sound so good. Can’t wait to try them.
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They’re really yummy, Jordyn! You definitely have to try them!
Becki @ Fighting for Wellness
Okay, you’ve convinced me! I love walnuts and I love rosemary, so NOT making these would be a crime.
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What are you waiting for?!!
Carly @ Fitliving Eats
Genius! This sounds like such the perfect salad topping. I can’t wait to make these 🙂
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They’re so yummy in salads.. They probably would be good in your mushroom soup too! Add a little crunch in there 🙂
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
A combination I’ve never tried or thought of before.
Awesome!
Scheduled for the weekend. Thanks guys!
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You should go try them now!! 🙂
Kat
Oh my goodness, these would be gone in .5 seconds flat. I can only imagine how heavenly your house smelled cooking these. Rosemary is my all time favorite!
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My kitchen smelled SO darn good. Annnd yea they didn’t last too long 🙂
Kari
These look delicious! Love the added rosemary!
Kari
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Thanks, Kari! I loved the rosemary in these!
Ali
I’ve never thought about trying savoury nuts at home before – definitely need to give this a go!
Ali (My Big Fit Diary)
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They’re really delicious, Ali! Normally I go for sweeter things, but these were a nice change!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
This is genius! I’d much rather add the flavoring myself and know what’s in it anyway. Great idea!!! I have a Rosemary plant in my kitchen window.. This is so happening!
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Thank you so much, Sarah! I envy your rosemary plant. I don’t have a green thumb at all and can’t keep herbs alive! Hope you like this recipe 🙂
Karly
This sounds amazing! Pinning for sure!
The Clean Eating Couple
Yay! I hope you love it, Karly!
Tammy
Put these on my salad and omg… I am OBSESSED. What a cool twist!
The Clean Eating Couple
Yay!! So happy to hear that, Tammy!!