Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts, Vegan and Gluten-Free

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Sweet and spicy snacking!

I bought a one pound bag of mixed nuts from Trader Joes, tossed them in sugar and spice to create this savory snack!

Nuts make a great snack as they provide essential vitamins, healthy fats and protein.  If watching your weight, be mindful of portion size as they are also high in calories.  A single serving portion is roughly a small handful.

Here are a few nutritional highlights of a few varieties of nuts:

Almonds:  Great source of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated oils, packed with protein, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin E.  Contains amygdalin, a flavonoid which protects against cancer. Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and are an excellent source of fiber.

Cashews:  Contain minerals such as copper, magnesium, potassium and zinc.  Provide a healthy dose biotin, essential for repairing cells, boosting energy and growing strong hair and nails.

Chestnuts:  The only “low-fat” nut around, 1 gram per 1 ounce serving!  They are also the only nut that contains vitamin C!

Hazelnuts:  1 ounce serving provides 41% of the DRI of copper.  Copper has been found to support an antioxidant enzyme called superoxide dimutase, which fights free radicals floating around wrecking havoc in our body.  Who knew!

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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts

The best recipe for Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 3 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 490kcal

Cost $

Ingredients

• 1 pound of mixed nuts
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more if you like the heat!

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees, line a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg white and water. Add nuts and toss to coat. Pour through a strainer to drain off excess egg white and water.
• In a separate bowl, mix together sugar and spices. Add nuts, toss to coat.
• Spread evenly on the baking dish, place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• Stir and lower heat to 200 degrees and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy 🙂

Notes

Although I haven’t tried it yet, I believe you can substitute olive oil for the egg white/water mixture for a vegan version 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg

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Cristina C. RD LDN

As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.

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