Roast peanuts in your own oven

Roasted peanuts are a very popular treat. Learn how to roast peanuts at home to make them delicious and fresh.

Peanuts are not nuts?

Peanuts are not nuts, although we all may think so. They are actually legumes, like beans and as such, they should not be eaten raw. If you roast them you give them the typical nutty flavour we all love. You can also buy caramelized peanuts in stores. Peanuts come in various forms and are loved by both the young and elderly.

Which peanuts should you choose?

There are many types of peanuts and if you want to enjoy them you should choose a reputable brand. Today, we shall talk about roasted peanuts and the best peanuts for roasting are the biggest peanuts you can get. Peanuts contain unsaturated fatty acids, proteins, only 15% of carbohydrates and have a lower glycemic index, so even people suffering from diabetes can enjoy them. They also contain vitamin B, antioxidants and other minerals.

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Roasting

Oven is the best. You may season peanuts even during roasting. So, here we go.

Oven roasted peanuts
Ingredients:

• Peel and clean enough peanuts to cover the entire baking sheet in a single layer

Place baking paper on a baking tray and sprinkle peanuts evenly around the entire tray and roast in an oven preheated to 160° C for about 15 minutes. Check frequently and roast until you get the desired colour. Mix and stir few times.

You may use roasted peanuts immediately or you can make a peanut butter or peanut flour. Peanuts go very well with various sweet recipes.

Source:

https://www.ochutnejorech.cz/blog/arasidy-vse-co-o-nich-potrebujete-vedet

https://vysocina.rozhlas.cz/arasidy-v-karamelu-8164647

https://www.gazdina.cz/2019/05/28/slane-buraky/

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