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Neighborhood open house, office potluck or holiday family meals -- what to bring? Instead of dropping by the grocery store and picking up a box of cookies, this year try something different.
Nuts are a healthy snack with a bonus. They don't require refrigeration, so they are the perfect food to take to an after-work event or to any celebration. Opt for something a bit unusual, like these nuts with a bit of a kick.
-- Chris Rosenbloom, for the Journal-Constitution
Hands on time: 10 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 16 (about 23 almonds per serving)
Ingredients:
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1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound (3 cups) whole natural almonds
2 tablespoons wasabi powder
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line a baking sheet with sides with greased foil or parchment paper. Whisk egg white and water together until foamy. Add almonds and toss to coat. Transfer to a sieve or small-holed colander and toss gently and let drain. Stir together wasabi powder, salt and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add almonds and toss to coat. Spread almonds on baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 30 minutes. Gently stir, reduce temperature to 200 degrees and continue baking for 20 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Serve or store airtight for up to a week.
-- From www.almondsarein.com
-- From www.almondsarein.com
Notes:
Find wasabi powder (usually sold in a little can) at Whole Foods and other specialty markets.
Nutritional bonus points: Don't worry about the high percent of calories from fat. Nuts contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat with just a trace of saturated fat. Almonds are also a good source of potassium, calcium and vitamin E.
Nutritional bonus points: Don't worry about the high percent of calories from fat. Nuts contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat with just a trace of saturated fat. Almonds are also a good source of potassium, calcium and vitamin E.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 160 calories (percent of calories from fat, 73), 4 grams protein, 7 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 13 grams fat (1 gram saturated), no cholesterol, 225 milligrams sodium.
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