Nut and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry (Seasoned Nuts)
Nut and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry (Seasoned Nuts)
Healthy & Delicious Seasoned Nuts with Bell Peppers
This recipe for seasoned nuts features the healthy goodness of nuts combined with the slightly spicy and vibrant bell peppers, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. It’s a fantastic side dish that pairs wonderfully with rice and is also great as a healthy snack. Enjoy this delightful blend of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes!
Main Ingredients- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Cashews
- 1/2 Bell Pepper (red or orange recommended)
Seasoning- 5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Corn Syrup (or Honey/Maple Syrup)
- 3 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 0.5 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Corn Syrup (or Honey/Maple Syrup)
- 3 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 0.5 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your ingredients. Rinse the walnuts and cashews under water and drain them thoroughly. You can also lightly toast them in a dry pan to enhance their nutty aroma. Wash the bell pepper, remove the seeds, and chop it into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2 cm).
Step 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the prepared walnuts, cashews, and chopped bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring the nuts and peppers don’t stick together. This step helps to bring out the rich, nutty flavor of the nuts.
Step 3
Once the nuts and bell peppers are lightly sautéed, pour 5 tablespoons of soy sauce along the sides of the pan. Let the soy sauce sizzle and caramelize slightly as it hits the hot pan, then stir everything together to coat the ingredients evenly. This adds a savory depth.
Step 4
Next, add 2 tablespoons of corn syrup (or your preferred sweetener like honey or maple syrup) to the pan. Continue to stir-fry, allowing the syrup to coat the nuts and peppers. The corn syrup adds a pleasant sweetness and a nice glossy finish to the dish. Cook over medium-low heat, letting the mixture reduce and thicken slightly.
Step 5
It’s crucial to stir constantly while the sauce thickens to prevent burning. Keep an eye on the heat and stir gently but continuously to ensure the sauce coats everything evenly and reduces to a syrupy consistency. If the sauce starts to stick or burn, you can add a tiny splash of water and continue stirring.
Step 6
Finally, turn off the heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 0.5 tablespoon of sesame seeds. The residual heat will warm through the sesame oil, releasing its fragrant aroma. Mix well. Let the seasoned nuts cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container for storage in the refrigerator. Enjoy your delicious and healthy seasoned nuts as a side dish or a snack!
