Cajun-Spiced Walnut "Crumb" Topping

Cajun Spiced Walnut Crumb Topping is a great addition to casseroles, purées and baked dishes of all kinds!

Total: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked
• 1 heaping cup California walnuts, finely minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (scant measure)
• Few dashes cayenne (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a medium size skillet over medium-low heat. When it is warm, add the spices and stir until they are completely coated.
2. Add the walnuts and salt, and keep stirring until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Stir and cook over medium-low heat for another 5 to 8 minutes or so (until the walnuts are toasty). Be careful not to burn them!
4. Stir in cayenne to taste, if desired, and remove from heat.
5. When cool, store in a tightly closed jar in the refrigerator until use.

Nutrition

Per serving: 112 Calories Fat 11g Saturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 73mg Carbohydrates 2g Dietary Fiber 1g Protein 2g

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Walnuts