Mole-Spiced Nuts Recipe

Name: Mole-Spiced Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup raw pepitas (green pumpkin seeds); 1 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup corn nuts; 2 dried ancho chiles or 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 2 dried guajillo chiles or 2 tablespoons guajillo chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup raw pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup corn nuts
2 dried ancho chiles or 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 dried guajillo chiles or 2 tablespoons guajillo chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2
Mix the peanuts, pepitas, almonds and corn nuts in a large bowl.
3
If using dried chiles, pull off the stems and scrape out the seeds.
4
Tear the chiles into 2-inch pieces.
5
Put the chiles, allspice, cumin, orange zest and cayenne in a spice grinder and pulse until the chiles are ground.
6
(If using chile powder, mix the ingredients in a bowl.)
7
Add to the nut mixture.
8
Add the sugar, canola oil and 2 tablespoons salt.
9
Stir with a fork to evenly coat.
10
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
11
Bake 4 minutes, then stir with a fork and continue baking until lightly golden, about 4 more minutes.
12
Pour the nuts onto a clean baking sheet to cool.
13
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy.
14
Photograph by Kang Kim

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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: 1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, 1/2 cup raw pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), 1 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup corn nuts, and more.

Yes, Mole-Spiced Nuts falls under the General 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.

Mole-Spiced Nuts

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