How to Roast Cashews
Roasted cashews are crunchy and flavorful. They can be used in a variety of ways or enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack.
Servings 8
Calories 134kcal
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet or frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw, whole cashews
Instructions
Directions for Oven
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread cashews onto prepared baking sheet, leaving plenty of room between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. Cashews are done when they are lightly browned and smell nutty and fragrant. They can easily burn, so watch closely towards the end of baking.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
Directions for Stovetop
- Heat a skillet/frying pan over medium/medium-low heat. Add cashews and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until nuts are lightly browned and aromatic.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Enjoy!
Directions for Microwave
- Spread cashews out on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until browned and fragrant. Total time will vary pending your microwave.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use whole cashews and not cashew halves.
- Watch closely towards end of cooking, as they can burn quickly.
- Once fully cooled, store roasted cashews in an airtight container at room temperature. These will stay fresh for 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg