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Jamaican Jerk Spiced Nuts
Jamaican jerk Spiced Nuts are a sweet and spicy appetizer with a Caribbean flair!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Caribbean
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed raw nuts I used walnuts, peanuts, pistachios, pecans, macadamias, cashews, hazelnuts and almonds
- 3 Tbsp virgin coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 Tbsp ground dried red peppers
- 1 Tbsp ground allspice
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked sea salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Put the nuts in a large skillet and roast them for about 15 minutes over medium heat. Stir them often, and shake the pan gently. After about 10 minutes you should start to see a hint of color on the nuts. You will hear the crackle of skins crisping, and begin to smell the aroma. Continue roasting for another 5 minutes, being extra careful not to let them burn. Don't walk away, nuts can burn in an instant.
- Gently transfer the nuts onto a baking sheet.
- In the same pan, add the oil, sugar and lemon juice. Heat until sizzling, and all the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the nuts and the rest of the spices back into the pan and continue to roast for a few more minutes, stirring to combine everything. When the nuts have absorbed all the liquids, transfer them to a parchment lined baking sheet and spread them out to cool.
- After they have cooled you can store them in an airtight container.
- Just before serving, heat the nuts on a dry baking sheet at 300F for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
223mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.