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Spicy Mixed Nuts
These easy-to-make Spicy Mixed Nuts are great for casual snacking or entertaining. (You can customize the heat level, too!) Put out a bowl for Game Day or add them to your favorite cheese board for the holidays.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 servings (1/4 cup)
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnut halves, pecan halves, and cashews)*
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning **
- 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in the middle position. (I don't recommend making these in a toaster oven, as it places the nuts too close to the heating element.) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil and Tabasco sauce. Add nuts and stir thoroughly to coat. Sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning and toss again until well coated.
- Pour the nut mixture into a single layer on the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and fragrant, gently stirring halfway through. Keep a close eye on the nuts toward the end of the baking time to ensure that they're not getting too dark.
- Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
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Notes
- *Remember that if you add smaller nut varieties, like peanuts or pistachios, they may roast more quickly. I prefer to make this recipe with larger nut varieties.
- **We often use Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, which is moderately-spiced and well-salted. If your Cajun seasoning doesn't contain salt, or is more lightly salted, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt to the mix, to taste.
- To make your own Cajun seasoning, combine 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (increase, to taste), 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (increase cayenne to taste for a hotter blend).
- For a slightly less hot, more herbal blend, substitute Creole seasoning.
- For suggestions to increase or decrease the heat level, see the Recipe FAQ's in the article above.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.04g
(0%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1/4 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.