Sweet and Salty Roasted Nuts

Spicy seasonings add a bit of zing to roasted nuts for an appetizer that's perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 4 cups raw whole cashews, whole almonds, walnut halves, and/or pecan halves

  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar or brown sugar substitute equivalent to 3 tablespoons brown sugar (see Tip)

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine egg white and water; beat with a fork until frothy. Add nuts; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large plastic bag, combine brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper. Add nuts; shake well to coat. Spread nuts evenly in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

  3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until nuts are toasted and coating is dry, stirring twice. Transfer to a large sheet of foil. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips

Tip: If using a sugar substitute, choose from Sweet'N Low(R) Brown or Sugar Twin(R) Granulated Brown. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar. Nutrition Per Serving with sugar substitute: same as below, except 200 calories, 11 g carb., 2 g sugar.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206 Calories
16g Fat
13g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size 1/4 cup
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 14%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 72mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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