Chili-Spiced Nuts

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Chili-Spiced Nuts
45 min.
12
246kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snacking game? Look no further than these irresistible Chili-Spiced Nuts, a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will keep you coming back for more. Perfectly suited for any occasion, these nuts make for a healthy snack to enjoy while watching your favorite movie, an impressive starter for your next gathering, or a crunchy addition to your salad. With a flavorful kick from chipotle chilies, they pack a delightful punch that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its versatility. It caters to various dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a fantastic choice for all your friends and family. Packed with nutrients from pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds, these nuts are not only delicious but also offer a satisfying crunch without the guilt. Plus, they are incredibly easy to prepare in just 45 minutes.

Imagine the aroma of roasted nuts filling your kitchen as you create this delightful blend. The process is simple, but the results are impressive—perfectly baked nuts that are beautifully spiced and crunchy. Whether you’re planning a cozy night in or gearing up for a festive celebration, these Chili-Spiced Nuts are sure to be a hit. Let's dive into the kitchen and start creating this scrumptious, healthy snack that will be the highlight of any meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoons chipotle sauce dried (see notes)
  • 1.5 cups pecans 
  • 0.8 cup pinenuts 
  • 0.3 cup pistachios raw shelled
  • 0.8 cup roasted pumpkin seeds raw hulled (see notes)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix pecans, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, and oil.
  2. Add sugar, 3/4 teaspoon chilies, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix to coat nuts evenly.
  3. Add more chili and salt to taste.
  4. Coat a 10- by 15-inch baking pan with cooking oil spray.
  5. Spread nuts in pan.
  6. Bake in a 325 oven, stirring occasionally, until nuts are browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
  7. Serve or store airtight at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories246kcal
Protein7.95%
Fat79.78%
Carbs12.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.17
Glycemic Load
2.25
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.9899999356788%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.58mg
Delphinidin
0.9mg
Catechin
1.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
0.13mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.3mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:246.45kcal
12.32%
Fat:23.27g
35.8%
Saturated Fat:2.52g
15.76%
Carbohydrates:8.05g
2.68%
Net Carbohydrates:5.63g
2.05%
Sugar:4.27g
4.75%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:116.27mg
5.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.21g
10.43%
Manganese:1.67mg
83.6%
Magnesium:80.85mg
20.21%
Copper:0.4mg
19.93%
Phosphorus:186.12mg
18.61%
Zinc:1.74mg
11.63%
Vitamin K:11.57µg
11.01%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.82%
Fiber:2.42g
9.68%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.06%
Iron:1.51mg
8.4%
Potassium:194.33mg
5.55%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.97%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.43%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.08%
Folate:11.54µg
2.88%
Selenium:1.48µg
2.11%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.93%
Calcium:17.52mg
1.75%
Source:My Recipes