Savory Spiced Nuts Recipe
Savory spiced nuts with no sugar or butter: mixed nuts tossed in a little olive oil (or a mist of water for oil-free) with cumin, chili powder, turmeric, black pepper and a pinch of cinnamon, roasted on one sheet pan in 20 minutes. Vegan, gluten-free and perfect for parties and homemade holiday gifts.
Servings: 24
Calories: 203kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups assorted raw nuts approximately 30-oz
- 2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together all spices.
- Spread nuts in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil (or mist with water for oil-free) and mix until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with spice mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
- Roast for 15 minutes. If using pecans, check at 12 minutes.
- Cool completely and store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature or store them in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
Oil-free: spray a light mist of water on the nuts before adding the spices so they stick.
Spice Blend Alternatives: Use 4 teaspoons of my No Salt Taco Seasoning or Shawarma Spice Blend. If you are not on a low sodium diet, add in salt to taste.
NUTRITION INFO: Recipe makes 6 cups of nuts. Nutrition information was based on ¼ cup serving size. Keep in mind, the exact calculations will vary based on what type of nuts you use. This is an approximation.
NUTS: Start with raw, unsalted nuts. Any combination of your favorites will work well. Good choices include walnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, or pecans. Seeds like sunflower or pumpkin are also tasty options.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg