Spiced Nut Recipe
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4.1
Spiced Nut Recipe
Description
This recipe features a mix of raw, unsalted nuts tossed in a seasoning blend of sugar, fine sea salt, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and smoked paprika. The nuts are first coated in whipped egg white to help the spice mixture adhere evenly. Baking at a moderate temperature allows the nuts to toast gently, enhancing their natural flavor while setting the spiced coating to a slightly crisp texture.
The combined spices create a warm, spicy, and sweet layer on the nuts, offering a blend of heat from chili and cayenne balanced by cinnamon's sweetness and the subtle smokiness of paprika. The sugar helps with caramelization and adds a mild sweetness. The end result is a crunchy, flavorful snack suitable for serving at gatherings or enjoying casually.
Baked nuts can be served warm or at room temperature and make a versatile accompaniment to drinks or a flavorful addition to salads or cheese boards.
Ingredients
- 4 cups assorted nuts ,raw and unsalted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 egg large, white
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat well with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until foamy. In another small bowl combine the sugar, salt, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne and paprika.
- Fold nuts into egg whites. When sufficiently coated, fold in spice mixture.
- Spread the nuts in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, flipping once.
- Remove from oven. Nuts can be served warm or room temperature.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 903mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.1
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