Bar Nuts Ala Nyc's Union Square Cafe Recipe

Experience the addictive magic of Union Square Cafe's famous bar nuts! This recipe delivers perfectly toasted nuts with a spicy-sweet kick, coated in fragrant rosemary and a touch of heat. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your next gathering or a perfect snack for yourself.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 859.6 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bar Nuts Ala Nyc's Union Square Cafe

  • Part of 2 cups mixed nuts
  • Part of 2 cups mixed nuts
  • Part of 2 cups mixed nuts
  • Part of 2 cups mixed nuts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

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How to Make Bar Nuts Ala Nyc's Union Square Cafe

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large bowl, toss 2 cups of mixed nuts (your choice!) with 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter.
  3. Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant, shaking the pan halfway through for even toasting.
  5. Remove from the oven and immediately transfer the nuts to a large bowl.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or more, to taste!), 1/4 teaspoon of coarse sea salt, and 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary leaves (roughly chopped).
  7. Toss gently to coat the nuts evenly in the spice and sugar mixture.
  8. Let the nuts cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. The flavors will deepen as they cool!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

59g

Carbs

9g

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