Spiced Mixed Nuts

Name: Spiced Mixed Nuts
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups mixed whole almonds, raw cashews, pecans and/or raw peanuts; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt

6 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups mixed whole almonds, raw cashews, pecans and/or raw peanuts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 300F.
2

Place mixed nuts in large bowl.
3

Heat vegetable oil in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
4

Add chili powder and cayenne pepper to taste and stir until aromatic, about 15 seconds.
5

Pour over mixed nuts.
6

Add sugar and salt and stir to blend.
7

Transfer to baking pan.
8

Bake until mixed nuts are toasted, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
9

Serve warm or at room temperature.
10

(Can be made 5 days ahead.
11

Cover and store at room temperature.)