Chili-Spiced Nuts

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

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If you’re looking for a delightful snack that packs a punch of flavor while also being healthy, you’ve found it with these Chili-Spiced Nuts. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a personal treat, these nuts are not only scrumptious but also cater to various dietary preferences, making them a hit for everyone at your gathering. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or need a crunchy topping for your soups and salads, these nuts will elevate any meal or occasion.

The combination of pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds provides an irresistible mix of textures and flavors. Tossed in a chili-spiced blend, they strike the perfect balance between savory and slightly sweet, tantalizing your taste buds in every bite. Plus, the best part? This recipe is entirely vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone can indulge without a worry.

Ready in just 45 minutes, the preparation is as easy as mixing and baking, allowing you to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of toasted nuts. These Chili-Spiced Nuts are sure to become a staple in your snack rotation, with a shelf life of up to a week. Serve them up at your next event, or simply keep them on hand for those moments when you need a burst of flavor. Dive into this recipe and discover your new favorite snack!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoons ground chipotle chilies dried (see notes)
  • 1.5 cups pecan halves 
  • 0.8 cup pinenuts 
  • 0.3 cup roasted 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