Fire and Spice Nuts Recipe

Name: Fire and Spice Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder*; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder (preferably chipotle); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 large egg whites; 2 cups pecan halves; 2 cups walnut halves and pieces; 2 cups raw cashews; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup matchstick-size strips crystallized ginger

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder*
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder (preferably chipotle)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large egg whites
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups walnut halves and pieces
2 cups raw cashews
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup matchstick-size strips crystallized ginger

1
Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in center of oven; preheat to 225F.
2
Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment paper.
3
Stir first 7 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
4
Whisk egg whites in large bowl until foamy.
5
Whisk in spice mixture.
6
Add pecan halves, walnut halves and pieces, and raw cashews; toss to coat completely.
7
Sprinkle sugar over and toss to coat.
8
Divide nut mixture between prepared baking sheets; spread nut mixture in single layer.
9
Bake until nuts are toasted and coating is dry, stirring every 20 minutes, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
10
Sprinkle nuts with salt to taste, if desired.
11
Transfer nuts to large bowl.
12
Mix in crystallized ginger.
13
Cool completely.
14
(Can be made 1 week ahead.
15
Store airtight at room temperature.)
16
*A blend of ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and ginger available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

1776

kcal

Calories

170

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder*, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Fire and Spice Nuts falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fire and Spice Nuts

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