Definition of «to burn the nuts»

The phrase "to burn the nuts" means to overcook or overheat something to the point where it becomes ruined or inedible.

Don't burn your nuts, and don't cook with the oil. (marksdailyapple.com)
Set the timer or you may just forget all about them and get burnt nuts! (gillianskitchen.com)
Either way, toast for about 10 minutes until you are just starting to smell them, and be very careful to not burn the nuts. (heynutritionlady.com)
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