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Sweet and spicy roasted nuts in a large green bowl on a wooden table.
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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts

Sweet and spicy roasted nuts. The same says it all. Mixed nuts are tossed with sugar, salt, cumin, red pepper flake and roasted to perfection. They're a terrific little nibble.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 234

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
  • 2 cups mixed raw nuts of your choice
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Instructions

  • Crank the oven to 300° (150°C). Line a lipped baking sheet with foil and coat the foil lightly with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the egg white until very foamy. Add the sugar, salt, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and whisk well. Stir in the nuts and coat completely.
  • Spread the nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until they're a deep golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove the sheet from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool. Break up any nutty clumps. The nuts can be made a week in advance. (Ha! Like they'll ever last that long.) Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  1. Make-ahead--The roasted nuts can be made up to 1 week in advance.
  2. Storage--To avoid the nuts becoming sticky, cool them completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature.
  3. Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 306mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g