Keto Ethiopian Berbere-Spiced Nuts Recipe
A bold, crunchy keto snack made with Ethiopian berbere spice. Full of flavor, low in carbs, and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, parties, or everyday snacking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Oven-roasted
- Cuisine: Ethiopian-inspired, Keto, Low Carb
Ingredients
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1 cup almonds
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1 cup walnuts
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1 cup pecans (or your choice of keto-friendly nuts)
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1.5 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons Ethiopian berbere spice
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
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Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
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Optional: garlic or onion powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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In a bowl, mix olive oil with berbere spice, salt, and other spices.
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Add nuts and stir well until all are coated.
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Spread the nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet.
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Roast for 15–18 minutes, stirring halfway. Watch closely to avoid burning.
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Let cool for 15 minutes. Nuts will crisp up as they cool.
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Store in an airtight jar once fully cooled.
Notes
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You can swap nuts based on what you like or have.
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Make your own berbere spice if needed—mix chili, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and more.
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Add a pinch of sweetener like monk fruit if you want a sweet-spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 210 Sugar: 1g Sodium: 150mg Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 2g Unsaturated Fat: 16g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 4g Fiber: 2g Protein: 5g Cholesterol: 0mg