Spiced Nuts

These nuts are wonderful for entertaining or just plain snacking. You can use any nuts such as pecans, walnuts or almonds. If using almonds, blanch the nuts.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 cups whole nuts (if using almonds, blanch the nuts)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper or cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • vegetable spray

Directions

Step 1

Allow egg to sit on counter to reach room temperature prior to beginning. Preheat oven to 275 degrees.

Step 2

Separate yolk from egg and beat egg white and water in medium bowl until foamy.

Step 3

Add nuts, folding gently to coat in mixture.

Step 4

Thoroughly combine chili powder, cumin, red pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Add to nut mixture, folding well to coat evenly.

Step 6

Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread nut mixture in a single layer onto the baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake for 45 minutes. Transfer nuts to wax paper and allow to cool.

Step 8

Break nuts apart and store in an air-tight container.



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