Spiced Nuts

These spiced nuts are the perfect snack to enjoy while watching TV or when you need a little something to satisfy your cravings. With just the right amount of heat and a blend of aromatic spices, these nuts are guaranteed to add excitement to your snacking experience. The combination of pecan halves and unsalted cashews, coated in melted butter and a flavorful spice mixture, creates a savory and addictive treat.

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ pound (255 g) pecan halves
• ½ pound (255 g) unsalted cashews
• ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon (7.5 g) chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne

PREPARATIONS:

1. Combine the pecan halves and unsalted cashews in a slow cooker.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, chili powder, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne.
3. Pour the spice mixture over the nuts in the slow cooker, ensuring all the nuts are evenly coated.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 15 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the nuts uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
6. Once cooked, transfer the nuts to a baking sheet and allow them to cool completely.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• These spiced nuts are best enjoyed when completely cooled, as they will become crisp and the flavors will meld together.
• Feel free to adjust the level of heat by increasing or reducing the amount of cayenne according to your preference.
• Experiment with different spice variations to create your own unique blend of flavors.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

• 1 g water
• 104 calories (81% from fat, 7% from protein, 13% from carbs)
• 2 g protein
• 10 g total fat
• 2 g saturated fat
• 5 g monounsaturated fat
• 2 g polyunsaturated fat
• 4 g carbs
• 1 g fiber
• 1 g sugar
• 56 mg phosphorus
• 11 mg calcium
• 1 mg iron
• 4 mg sodium
• 76 mg potassium
• 129 IU vitamin A
• 12 mg ATE vitamin E
• 0 mg vitamin C
• 4 mg cholesterol

These spiced nuts are a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The pecan halves and unsalted cashews provide a satisfying crunch, while the melted butter and aromatic spices coat them in a savory and slightly spicy glaze. The chili powder, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne work together to create a well-balanced and flavorful seasoning.

To prepare these spiced nuts, simply combine the nuts in the slow cooker and mix the melted butter with the spice mixture separately. Pour the spice mixture over the nuts, making sure they are evenly coated, and let them cook on high heat for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Once the nuts are cooked, transfer them to a baking sheet and allow them to cool completely. Cooling is important to ensure that the nuts become crisp and the flavors develop fully. Once cooled, these spiced nuts are ready to be enjoyed as a snack or to be added to your favorite dishes for an extra burst of flavor.

With their rich and savory taste, these spiced nuts will quickly become a favorite snack for gatherings, movie nights, or whenever you’re in the mood for something deliciously satisfying.