Christmas time brought us recipes that used mixed nuts, and other ingredients, that never got used up (or used at all). There was a lot going on this past holiday, so I'm slowly using up the unused ingredients.
I had about a cup of cashews (should have been cashew brittle at Christmas), a bit of walnuts, and I had some mixed nuts (I buy these non-gmo, with zero bad oils, but it contains way too many almonds), we also had some pumpkin seeds, and.....
....we had some of these non-gmo chocolate type candies (healthier option to M & M's in Christmas cookies). By the way, we bought both to test out for holiday baking. We did not really like either one, and both are very expensive options.
I tossed all of the nuts and pumpkin seeds into a bowl, and roasted our favorite spiced nuts. Let it cool completely, and then tossed in the leftover chocolate candies. It filled two quart jars for snacking. Most importantly, we found a way to utilize it all, and the small amount of chocolate bits make it a perfect on-the-road, every day, or hiking snack.
Here is how we make it:
Spiced Nuts
1 egg white - whisk this until frothy
(add that egg yolk to your morning breakfast)
Add: 1 tsp. water
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. cayenne pepper (1/2 tsp. for less heat)
1/4 tsp. salt (or more if you'd like)
Toss in 3 cups mixed nuts/seeds and coat well.
Roast at 325°F for 25 minutes, on a rimmed baking dish (I use parchment paper or my stoneware baking dish), and stir at least once while baking. Cool completely, and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
If 3 cups is too much for you, share with a neighbor or friend. Winter time is hard on many people.
This recipe sounds so good. I'll have to pick up some nuts next time we go to Amish. Thank you for sharing, hope you are well.
ReplyDeleteFaith you are welcome. We love the roasted nuts at Troyers store, but if you know of a better place please let me know. If I remember (it's been a while, ha ha!) the nuts at Troyers are roasted with no bad oils. Yes, we are doing well, thank you.
DeleteOh my! Those sound delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteJeanna, you are welcome.
DeleteThis sounds good, except I'm not sure about the cayenne pepper And the cumin...might be a bit spicy for my taste, but I bet it really is good. I'd have to try it before I commit to making it! Do you send out samples? LOL.
ReplyDeletePamela M. Steiner, it is very good. We made it once with less cayenne, and my husband insisted on the 1 tsp. I used a bit more than 3 cups, so it went further, but still delicious snack to have on hand. Makes a nice quick, easy gift, and a nice appetizer for a get together too.
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