Chocolate-Drenched Chipotle-Roasted Nuts

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Chocolate-Drenched Chipotle-Roasted Nuts
69 min.
5
534kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful twist on a classic snack: Chocolate-Drenched Chipotle-Roasted Nuts. This unique recipe combines the rich, nutty flavors of pecans and walnuts with a spicy kick from chipotle peppers, all enveloped in a luscious chocolate coating. Perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking for a satisfying snack, these nuts are sure to impress.

What sets this recipe apart is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The heat from the chipotle pepper adds an unexpected depth, while the semisweet and white chocolate drizzles create a decadent finish that will leave you craving more. Plus, this gluten-free treat is not only delicious but also packed with healthy fats, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

With a preparation time of just 69 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch to share with friends or keep all to yourself. The process of roasting the nuts enhances their natural flavors, and the chocolate coating adds a touch of elegance, making them an ideal antipasti or appetizer. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Chocolate-Drenched Chipotle-Roasted Nuts!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • teaspoons chipotles in adobo minced
  • cup pecans 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • tablespoon shortening 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • cup walnut halves 
  • tablespoons water 
  • 0.3 cup chocolate chips white melted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium-size nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in butter.
  3. Add nuts, and gently stir to coat. Spoon coated nuts in a single layer onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake at 250 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  5. Spread nuts on wax paper or parchment paper to cool, breaking apart large clumps as nuts cool.
  6. Melt semisweet chocolate morsels and shortening in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  7. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Toss cooled nuts in semisweet chocolate until well coated. Return nuts to wax paper, and let harden.
  8. Drizzle white chocolate over nuts (do not toss).
  9. Let harden.
  10. Tip: Speed up the chocolate hardening process by popping the jelly-roll pan into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories534kcal
Protein5.05%
Fat74.75%
Carbs20.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.02
Glycemic Load
9.16
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.600869538991%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.76mg
Delphinidin
1.44mg
Catechin
1.43mg
Epigallocatechin
1.11mg
Epicatechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:534.42kcal
26.72%
Fat:46.42g
71.42%
Saturated Fat:11.89g
74.3%
Carbohydrates:28.23g
9.41%
Net Carbohydrates:23.1g
8.4%
Sugar:20.64g
22.93%
Cholesterol:15.01mg
5%
Sodium:279.42mg
12.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:15.48mg
5.16%
Protein:7.05g
14.1%
Manganese:1.93mg
96.5%
Copper:0.84mg
42.07%
Magnesium:93.87mg
23.47%
Fiber:5.13g
20.51%
Phosphorus:199.79mg
19.98%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.85%
Zinc:2.17mg
14.47%
Iron:2.4mg
13.32%
Potassium:313.71mg
8.96%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.93%
Folate:28.09µg
7.02%
Calcium:67.63mg
6.76%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.14%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.78%
Selenium:3.92µg
5.59%
Vitamin K:5.19µg
4.95%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.37%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.57%
Vitamin A:167.51IU
3.35%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.54%
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