Sweet & Salty Spiced Nuts (and Chile-Lime Almonds)
about 20 min bake. 7 ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup nuts – almonds, pecans, cashews, and macadamias taste best
- 2 T. coconut oil
- 1/2 T. ground cumin
- 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
- 2 T. date powder (or 1/2 T. sugar)
- 1 t. salt
- Chile-Lime variation: add 2 T. fresh lime juice – about one lime
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300F.
- Heat oil over medium-low heat, then add cumin and cayenne. Cook 'til fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Pour oil over the nuts and toss well to coat. Add sugar and salt; toss to coat.
- Spread the nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 20 minutes, til they're lightly browned. I like to check them at 10 minutes, rotate the pans, give 'em a shake, say hello.
Notes
I think they taste best at room temperature 'cause they're crispy, but some people like them warm. Chile-Lime variation: add 2 T. fresh lime juice (about one lime).