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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews

Looking for a healthy snack that has it all?  Try these sweet and spicy roasted cashews the next time your craving a savory snack.  These spicy nuts have just enough sweetness and lots of crunch!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: roasting, spices,
Servings: 10
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Bobbie Blue

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add cashews to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and stir well.
    ingredients measured into bowls for roasted cashews
  • Add all spices and sugar to a small bowl mixing well.
  • Sprinkle spices over nuts and toss well to evenly coat. Pour cashews onto parchment lined cooking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring half way through. Watch closely to not burn.
    raw cashews with spices ready to roast in the oven on baking sheet
  • Remove from oven and allow cashews to fully cool before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Tablespoons | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.9g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 14.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Sodium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 3.2g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg