roasted nuts

Heated crunchy snacks

Roasted nuts are nuts that have been cooked with dry heat, typically in an oven or pan, until browned and fragrant.

Roasting intensifies flavor and creates a satisfying crunch that raw nuts lack.

They may be dry-roasted or roasted in oil, and are often salted or seasoned.

I grabbed a handful of roasted nuts from the bowl at the bar.

The phrase also functions as vulgar slang for testicles that have been subjected to heat or, figuratively, harsh criticism.

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cooking/preparation method

roasted nutsraw nuts

Uncooked edible seeds

raw almonds · candied nuts

Family

roast, roasting

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G