Chile-Lime Cashews

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Chile-Lime Cashews
45 min.
4
838kcal

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If you’re looking for a delicious and unique snack to spice up your lunch or dinner, look no further than these Chile-Lime Cashews! This mouthwatering recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also brings an explosion of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine the bold heat of ground ancho chiles mingling with the vibrant zest of fresh lime—this combination transforms simple cashews into a gourmet treat.

Perfect for entertaining or enjoying a quiet night in, these roasted cashews offer a delightful crunch and a savory kick. The preparation takes just 45 minutes, making them an ideal quick snack to whip up or incorporate into a larger meal. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes healthy fats and plant-based protein, you can indulge guilt-free. Plus, this recipe serves four, so you can share these flavorful nuts with friends or save them for your next snack attack.

Whether you're looking to jazz up your regular lunch routine or impress guests at your next dinner party, these Chile-Lime Cashews are bound to be a hit. Dive into the vibrant world of spices and zest, and elevate your snacking game with this easy, yet impressive recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons ancho chili pepper 
  • 15  chilies dried
  • 10  kaffir lime leaves cut into 1/4" slices
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons lime zest finely grated
  • cups cashew pieces raw
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Combine4 cups raw cashews, 15 driedchiles de árbol, 10 kaffir limeleaves (optional) cut into 1/4"slices, 2 tablespoons melted unsaltedbutter, 2 tablespoons vegetableoil, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chiles ina large bowl; toss to coat.
  3. Spreadnut mixture in an even layer ona large rimmed baking sheet.Roast, stirring occasionally, untilcashews are evenly toasted andfragrant, about 20 minutes.
  4. Letnut mixture cool completely onsheet on a wire rack.
  5. Transfernuts to a large bowl and toss with2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest,making sure to evenly distributespices and zest. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 2 days ahead. Storeairtight at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories838kcal
Protein10.82%
Fat70.24%
Carbs18.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.3
Glycemic Load
8.82
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
33.139565100488%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
1.29mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:837.5kcal
41.88%
Fat:69.28g
106.58%
Saturated Fat:14.7g
91.9%
Carbohydrates:42.03g
14.01%
Net Carbohydrates:36.62g
13.32%
Sugar:9.21g
10.23%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:1763.81mg
76.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.01g
48.02%
Copper:2.84mg
142.22%
Manganese:2.17mg
108.53%
Magnesium:380.32mg
95.08%
Phosphorus:773.11mg
77.31%
Vitamin K:61.03µg
58.12%
Zinc:7.51mg
50.06%
Iron:8.88mg
49.32%
Selenium:25.89µg
36.98%
Vitamin B1:0.55mg
36.66%
Vitamin B6:0.57mg
28.48%
Potassium:926.13mg
26.46%
Vitamin A:1162.67IU
23.25%
Fiber:5.41g
21.64%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.35%
Vitamin B5:1.16mg
11.64%
Folate:34.6µg
8.65%
Vitamin B3:1.7mg
8.51%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.22%
Calcium:53.16mg
5.32%
Vitamin C:2.69mg
3.26%
Source:Epicurious