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Roasted Macadamia Nuts

Hawaiian macadamia nuts roasted with sea salt—simple, elegant, addictive

⏱️ Prep: 5min🍳 Cook: 12min⏰ Total: 17min👥 Serves: 16🌡️ room_temp
✓ vegan✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: tree nuts

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsraw macadamia nuts
  • 1 tbspmelted coconut oil(or butter)
  • 1 tspflaky sea salt
  • 0.25 tspvanilla extract(optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Toss macadamia nuts with melted coconut oil and vanilla if using
  3. Spread in single layer on baking sheet
  4. Roast for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway, until lightly golden and fragrant
  5. Remove from oven and immediately toss with sea salt while warm
  6. Cool completely before serving; store in airtight container

💡 Pro Tips

Toast at 350°F just until fragrant—they burn quickly due to high oil content. Season immediately after roasting while still warm. Store in airtight container; high fat content means they can go rancid. A touch of vanilla salt elevates them further.

📜 History

Though native to Australia, macadamia nuts found their true home in Hawaii, where they've been cultivated since the 1880s. They became synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality and tiki culture—the ultimate tropical luxury nut.

Also pairs well with:

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