Sweet and Fiery Roasted Nuts

From our friends at the American Heart Association

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

Servings: 4, Serving Size: 1/4 cup

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

Jazz up plain nuts with this sweet and spicy mixture for a warm coating of baked-on goodness.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon stevia sweetener

1 stevia sweetener packet

10 drops cinnamon-flavored liquid stevia sweetener

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1/3 cup walnut halves

1/3 cup pecan halves

1/3 cup almonds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
In a small bowl, stir together the oil, stevia sweetener, liquid stevia sweetener, cumin, and cayenne. Add the walnuts, pecans, and almonds, stirring to coat.
Pour the nut mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan (no cooking spraying needed). Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Stir the nut mixture. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the nuts are golden brown. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Quick Tips

Tip: To dry-roast the nut mixture on the stovetop, cook the nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tip: Store the nuts in a covered container for up to 2 weeks.

Tip: If you like spicier foods, increase the cayenne to your taste preference.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (serves 4)

Calories	208
Total Fat	20.5 g (2.0 g saturated fat, 0.0 g trans fat, 7.5 g polyunsaturated fat, 10.0 g monounsaturated fat)
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	3 mg
Total Carbohydrate	5 g (3 g dietary fiber, 1 g sugars, 0 g added sugars)
Protein	5 g
Dietary Exchanges	1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 lean meat, 3 fat