Are you looking for a delicious and spicy snack that is also healthy? Look no further than spicy mixed nuts and seeds! This tasty treat is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it the perfect snack for any occasion. Whether you're enjoying a movie night with friends, or need a quick and easy snack to munch on during the day, spicy mixed nuts and seeds are sure to hit the spot. With their combination of crunchy textures, spicy flavors, and nutritional benefits, they are sure to become a favorite snack for everyone in your household.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPICED MIXED NUTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 55m
Yield 4 cups nuts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the cayenne, cinnamon, ginger, mustard powder, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until frothy. Toss in the nuts, then add the spice mixture and toss until well coated.
- Spread the nuts on the prepared baking sheet; bake until dry, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Hot: These nuts are a not-too-spicy crowd pleaser. Cayenne, ginger and mustard powder give them mild heat.
- Hotter: Add 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder to the spice mixture, then continue as directed.
- Hottest: Add 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder to the spice mixture, then continue as directed. While the nuts are baking, fry 4 thinly sliced serrano chile peppers in 350 degrees F canola oil until crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels, season with salt and toss with the nuts.
SPICY MIXED NUTS
Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It's a smart solution for holiday snacking and gift giving. -Delores Hill, Helena, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add nuts and Worcestershire sauce; cook and stir 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Place nuts in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over nuts, tossing to coat. Cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SPICED MIXED NUTS
Steps:
- Combine sugar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in nuts to coat. Bake at 300 degrees on a rimmed baking sheet until toasted, about 20 minutes. Stir and let cool.
SPICY MIXED NUTS & SEEDS
Make and share this spicy mixed nuts & seeds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- preheat oven to 300.
- line a baking pan with tin foil, spray with cooking spray.
- spread the mixture in pan and bake for 15 minutes, stirring once.
- cool in pan, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.8, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 13.3, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 7.8
SPICED NUTS AND SEEDS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix nuts, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, and quinoa in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together egg whites and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt with the cayenne, cumin, cinnamon, and honey. Pour over nut mixture, and toss to combine.
- Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake until dry and darkened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Season with more salt, if desired. Remove mixture from parchment while cooling so it does not stick. Nuts can be stored for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Nutrition Information
- (Per 1/4-cup serving)
- Calories: 169
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.4g
- Protein: 5.5g
- Sodium: 113mg
- Fiber: 2.6g
SWEET-AND-SPICY MIXED NUTS
Any combination of nuts and seeds will be fine, so feel free to finish up any odds and ends you have around.
Provided by Alison Roman
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Toss 1 cup blanched almonds, 1 cup pecans, 1 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. rosemary leaves, 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. hot smoked Spanish paprika, and 1 tsp. kosher salt in a medium bowl. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until nuts are toasted, 20-25 minutes. Spread out on parchment paper, breaking up clusters. Let cool.
- Nuts can be candied 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
SPICY MIXED NUTS
The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why the recipe is good for you: High antioxidants and fiber in nuts. Nuts lower cholesterol and help prevent heart disease. Adding cinnamon to foods helps suppress blood sugar by boosting insulin activity and cells' ability to process glucose.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat egg white and water until frothy. Stir nuts into mixture to coat, then drain slightly in a colander, 3-4 minutes. Mix sugar and spices in a plastic bag. Add nuts and shake to coat. Spread wet nut mixture in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly. Stir.
- Microwave another 1 1/2 minutes. Remove; stir to separate. Cool. Store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 7.4 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
SPICY MIXED NUTS AND SEEDS
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the cumin seeds and chaat masala. Then, in a small bowl, mix together the cumin seeds, chaat masala, cayenne pepper, and black salt.2. Heat the oil in a medium-size nonstick wok or saucepan over medium heat and fry the nuts until golden, about 1 minute. Before removing them from the wok, hold them for a few seconds between the slotted spatula and the sides of the wok to drain out as much oil as possible. (Do not drain them on paper towels, or the spices will not adhere.) Transfer them to a medium bowl, quickly add the spice mixture and toss well, making sure that the nuts are well coated.3. Remove all the oil from the wok, then in whatever oil remains on the wok surface, stir-fry the seeds over medium-low heat until the seeds are fragrant and golden, 1 minute. Add to the spiced nuts and toss together. Taste and adjust seasonings. (Keep in mind that the warm nuts will be soft, but will harden as they cool.) Let cool completely then serve or transfer to an airtight container and store 2 to 3 weeks at room temperature or about 3 months in the refrigerator.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
SPICED MIXED NUTS
"Everyone who tastes these glazed nuts loves them," promises Julie Gesicki from Tracyton, Washington. "They're quick, easy and a unique addition to a holiday cookie tray."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Add nuts and stir until well-coated. Cook, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until syrup begins to harden, stirring after each minute. Immediately pour onto a greased foil-lined baking sheet and separate nuts. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SPICY MIXED NUTS AND SEEDS
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the cumin seeds and chaat masala. Then, in a small bowl, mix together the cumin seeds, chaat masala, cayenne pepper, and black salt.2. Heat the oil in a medium-size nonstick wok or saucepan over medium heat and fry the nuts until golden, about 1 minute. Before removing them from the wok, hold them for a few seconds between the slotted spatula and the sides of the wok to drain out as much oil as possible. (Do not drain them on paper towels, or the spices will not adhere.) Transfer them to a medium bowl, quickly add the spice mixture and toss well, making sure that the nuts are well coated.3. Remove all the oil from the wok, then in whatever oil remains on the wok surface, stir-fry the seeds over medium-low heat until the seeds are fragrant and golden, 1 minute. Add to the spiced nuts and toss together. Taste and adjust seasonings. (Keep in mind that the warm nuts will be soft, but will harden as they cool.) Let cool completely then serve or transfer to an airtight container and store 2 to 3 weeks at room temperature or about 3 months in the refrigerator.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
HOT & SPICY MIXED NUTS
Make and share this Hot & Spicy Mixed Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by iame8430
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 cups, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 250 degrees.
- in medium bowl beat egg and water at high speed til stiff.
- In small bowl combine melted butter, all spices, salt and peppers. Mix well.
- Add nuts to egg mixture. Stir to coat well.
- Add 1/2 spice mixture to nuts. Stir to coat.
- Add remaining spice mixture. Stir till evenly coated.
- Spread nuts evenly on cookie sheet that has been covered with aluminum foil.
- Bake in oven for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Cool well before storing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 209.3, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3, Protein 6.8
SPICY SEED MIX
For a healthy snack nibble on this mix of sunflower, pumpkin and linseeds, or sprinkle on salads and soups
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Condiment, Snack
Time 25m
Yield Makes 250g
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 160C/ 140 fan/ Gas mark 3.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and spread onto a baking sheet. Cook for 15 - 20 mins until dry and golden. Stir once during cooking. Allow to cool and store in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 9.9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.5 grams sugar, Fiber 1.4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.33 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a variety of nuts and seeds for a more flavorful mix.
- Toast the nuts and seeds before coating them in the spicy mixture. This will help them to absorb the flavors better.
- Use a combination of sweet and spicy chili powder for a balanced flavor.
- Add a little bit of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
- Be careful not to overcook the nuts and seeds, or they will become tough.
- Store the spicy mixed nuts and seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Conclusion:
Spicy mixed nuts and seeds are the perfect healthy snack for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and tasty snack, give this recipe a try!
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