Herbed Spiced Nuts

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 cups assorted nuts --walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and natural almonds (with skins)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl whisk together oil, thyme, salt, and cayenne. Add nuts and toss to coat well. Spread nuts and toss to coat well. Spread nuts in a shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven 10 minutes. Nuts may be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.

Serve nuts warm or at room temperature.