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Spiced Cashews
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What Can I Bring?
Perfect for: Any holiday or New Year's Eve parties, hangovers or when you need an easy, portable snack.
Make and take: Make ahead and store in an airtight container for one week or in the freezer for up to one month.
Spicy: The Indian-inspired spices used in this recipe provide just a hint of heat. Increase the impact by doubling or tripling the spices, to taste.
Hands on time: 5 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 8
Ingredients:
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2 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups roasted, unsalted cashews
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray lightly with vegetable spray.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Whisk in the ginger, sugar, cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Stir in the nuts until they're evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once during baking. Cool nuts completely on the baking sheet. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Whisk in the ginger, sugar, cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Stir in the nuts until they're evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once during baking. Cool nuts completely on the baking sheet. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag.
Notes:
Tip: Turn this recipe into a sweet-and-savory mix by adding flaked coconut and golden raisins or chopped dried mangos.
Adapted from "Christmas Cooking for Dummies" by Dede Wilson (Hungry Minds Inc., $21.95)
Adapted from "Christmas Cooking for Dummies" by Dede Wilson (Hungry Minds Inc., $21.95)
Nutrition:
Per serving: 383 calories (percent of calories from fat, 70), 11 grams protein, 20 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 31 grams fat (6 grams saturated), no cholesterol, 158 milligrams sodium.
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