If you want to add some extra flavor to a recipe that calls for nuts, try toasting nuts in the microwave. It’s perfect for toasting just a handful when you want to add them to a salad or just to snack on.
The microwave makes it easy to make a mini batch of toasted nuts quick and easy without having to heat up the oven or wait for the toaster oven to preheat!
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What do you need to Toast Nuts in the Microwave?
You’ll need about 1/2 to 1 cup of nuts and you’ll want a microwave-safe plate or bowl.
How to Toast Nuts in the Microwave
The best way to do it is definitely in the oven, but there are times when you just want a small handful of nuts, for a salad, or snacking, or even maybe making banana bread in a mug.
Make sure you have a microwave-safe plate where you can spread out the nuts in a single layer.
Then, begin toasting the nuts in 1-minute increments. Stir the nuts after each time.
Continue toasting in the microwave for about 4 minutes, stirring after each minute.
If you aren’t sure about using the microwave for toasting nuts, I’ve even read about people who toast their nuts in a panini press or sandwich maker!
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Toasting Nuts in the Microwave
Ingredients
- 1/2 to 1 cup your favorite nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, or even sunflower seeds)
Instructions
On a microwave-safe plate, spread the nuts out in a single layer.
Toast the nuts in 1-minute increments, stirring after each time.
Continue toasting for 4 minutes overall.
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