Heart Healthy
Jazz up plain nuts with this sweet and spicy mixture for a warm coating of baked-on goodness.
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Sweet and Fiery Roasted Nuts
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Servings:
4
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Serving Size :
1/4 cup
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil -
1/2 teaspoon stevia sweetener OR -
1 stevia sweetener packet -
10 drops stevia liquid sweetener -
1/2 teaspoon cumin -
1/8 teaspoon cayenne -
1/3 cup walnut halves -
1/3 cup pecan halves -
1/3 cup almonds
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. -
In a small bowl, stir together the oil, stevia sweetener, liquid stevia sweetener, cumin, and cayenne. Add the walnuts, pecans, and almonds, stirring to coat. -
Pour the nut mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan (no cooking spraying needed). Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Stir the nut mixture. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the nuts are golden brown. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip: To dry-roast the nut mixture on the stovetop, cook the nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Store the nuts in a covered container for up to 2 weeks.
Tip: If you like spicier foods, increase the cayenne to your taste preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 1 g | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 5 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 lean meat, 3 fat
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Servings:
4
-
Serving Size :
1/4 cup
Ingredients
-
2 teaspoons olive oil -
1/2 teaspoon stevia sweetener OR -
1 stevia sweetener packet -
10 drops stevia liquid sweetener -
1/2 teaspoon cumin -
1/8 teaspoon cayenne -
1/3 cup walnut halves -
1/3 cup pecan halves -
1/3 cup almonds
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Preheat the oven to 350°F. -
In a small bowl, stir together the oil, stevia sweetener, liquid stevia sweetener, cumin, and cayenne. Add the walnuts, pecans, and almonds, stirring to coat. -
Pour the nut mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan (no cooking spraying needed). Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Stir the nut mixture. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the nuts are golden brown. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip: To dry-roast the nut mixture on the stovetop, cook the nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Store the nuts in a covered container for up to 2 weeks.
Tip: If you like spicier foods, increase the cayenne to your taste preference.
Children younger than 2 years old should not consume foods or beverages with low and no-calorie sweeteners. Children ages 5 and younger should not consume drinks with added sugar or low and no-calorie sweeteners. The healthiest drinks for kids are water and milk.