Microwaving nuts is an essential skill you can wield confidently any time the occasion calls for toasted nuts–walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, etc, even seeds and legumes (peanuts)! In just five minutes you will have the perfect addition to any salad, Buddha bowl, baked goods, breakfast bowls, and even pesto!
How to Toast Nuts in the Microwave
Use this quick, easy microwave method to toast any kind of nut when you need them in a jiffy! Add them quickly to any salad, Buddha bowl, pesto, baked good, or breakfast bowl.
1/2cupnuts of your choice(or peanuts, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds)
1/2teaspoonneutral-tasting oil
Optional: salt and pepper to taste, plus other desired seasonings
Instructions
Toss nuts with oil and optional seasonings to coat.
Spread nuts evenly over a microwave-safe plate. Avoid overcrowding plate. Cook in 1-minute intervals, tossing as needed, until nuts are golden brown and fragrant, 2 to 5 minutes total.
Notes
Extra toasted nuts: let cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. Umm, breakfast, anyone??
Please edit the article to change ‘voltage’ to ‘wattage’. All counter-top microwaves use 120 volts. Built-ins may use 120 volts or 240 volts. However, the power rating is in watts and can vary greatly from model to model, regardless of the voltage.
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Please edit the article to change ‘voltage’ to ‘wattage’. All counter-top microwaves use 120 volts. Built-ins may use 120 volts or 240 volts. However, the power rating is in watts and can vary greatly from model to model, regardless of the voltage.
I have roasted walnuts in my air fryer and they were delicious. I will try some of the combinations listed.