Spiced Nuts
Makes 4 cups
Time 1 hr
These sweet, spicy, slightly salty nuts make a great snack, appetizer and garnish for salads and desserts. Once cooled, they'll keep in an airtight container for a week or two.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg white
- 4 cups mixed nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds and/or pistachios)
Method
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk sugar, salt, cinnamon, chili powder, allspice and cayenne in a small bowl.
Whisk egg white until light and frothy in a large bowl.
Add nuts to egg white and toss until evenly coated.
Sprinkle sugar mixture over nuts and toss well to combine.
Spread nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake until dry, 40 to 50 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 3 tablespoons, 170 calories (120 from fat), 13g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 5g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg white
- 4 cups mixed nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds and/or pistachios)