Spicy Roasted Nuts
Spicy roasted nuts made in a skillet are a quick and easy appetizer you can make in just a few minutes. A healthy snack that's perfect for game day or when friends stop by.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 teaspoon flaky salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, and cloves and stir for about 2-3 minutes. Add the nuts stirring until they are completely coated with the spiced butter mixture, continue to cook until the nuts are toasted and are turning brown, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the nuts from the heat, sprinkle with salt and spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Other nuts to consider adding to your mix are roasted peanuts, pistachios, or Brazil nuts
- Try to keep all of the nuts about the same size, otherwise the small ones will burn before the large ones are roasted.
- You can use other oils in place of the butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
