Ingredients

2 cups pecans

2 cups almonds

2 cups walnuts

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons finely minced mixed herbs, such as rosemary, sage, savory and thyme

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°. In a bowl, toss the nuts with the maple syrup, olive oil, herbs and cayenne. Spread the nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Season the nuts with salt and pepper and toss frequently until cooled.