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Sweet and Fiery Roasted Nuts

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Sweet and Fiery Roasted Nuts

Jazz up plain nuts with this sweet and spicy mixture for a warm coating of baked-on goodness.

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   1/4 cup

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon stevia sweetener OR
  • 1 stevia sweetener packet
  • 10 drops cinnamon-flavored liquid stevia sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/3 cup walnut halves
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves
  • 1/3 cup almonds

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the oil, stevia sweetener, liquid stevia sweetener, cumin, and cayenne. Add the walnuts, pecans, and almonds, stirring to coat.
  3. Pour the nut mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan (no cooking spraying needed). Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Stir the nut mixture. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the nuts are golden brown. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip: To dry-roast the nut mixture on the stovetop, cook the nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tip: Store the nuts in a covered container for up to 2 weeks.

Tip: If you like spicier foods, increase the cayenne to your taste preference.

Nutrition Facts

Sweet and Fiery Roasted Nuts
CaloriesCalories
208 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
5g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 208
Total Fat 20.5 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 3 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 5 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 lean meat, 3 fat

 
Jazz up plain nuts with this sweet and spicy mixture for a warm coating of baked-on goodness.

Nutrition Facts

Sweet and Fiery Roasted Nuts
CaloriesCalories
208 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
5g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving
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Calories 208
Total Fat 20.5 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 3 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 5 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 lean meat, 3 fat

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   1/4 cup

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon stevia sweetener OR
  • 1 stevia sweetener packet
  • 10 drops cinnamon-flavored liquid stevia sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/3 cup walnut halves
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves
  • 1/3 cup almonds

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the oil, stevia sweetener, liquid stevia sweetener, cumin, and cayenne. Add the walnuts, pecans, and almonds, stirring to coat.
  3. Pour the nut mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan (no cooking spraying needed). Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Stir the nut mixture. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the nuts are golden brown. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip: To dry-roast the nut mixture on the stovetop, cook the nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tip: Store the nuts in a covered container for up to 2 weeks.

Tip: If you like spicier foods, increase the cayenne to your taste preference.
 

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