Roasted Hazelnuts With Thyme

Gourmet | October 2007

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups hazelnuts (10 ounces)
• 2  tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
2. Roast nuts in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan in oven until nuts have a toasted aroma and skins are very dark, about 8 minutes.
3. Remove from oven and let stand 30 minutes, then, if desired, rub in a kitchen towel to remove any loose skins.
4. Heat nuts with thyme in oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet, just until hot. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with sea salt.