Spicy Cashews

Spice up your life a little! This recipe has the health benefits of nuts and warming spices like cayenne and cumin which improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation.  Great as a party treat or just because you’re special! Plus, they can help you live longer!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cashews or almonds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp raw sugar
• 1/2 tsp cardamon
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp molasses
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350, toast nuts 7-8 minutes
2. Wisk salt, sugar, spices in bowl
3. Bring oil, vinegar, juice, and molasses to a boil in a shallow pan (about 30 seconds)
4. Add nuts and stir to coat
5. Place back on cookie sheet and toast in oven 4 minutes
6. Cool and serve, can be stored for several days

Nutritional Benefits:

• Cayenne: the hotter the pepper, the more it fights inflammation.  Cayenne is a warming spice that stimulates the circulatory system and increases circulation.  It clears congestion and can boost immunity
• Cashews: higher in monounsaturated fats, which have been studied to have improved heart function & decrease cholesterol levels. Nuts are high in magnesium, which helps to strengthen bone (an important component in dental health).  It also helps by balancing calcium, to regulate nerve and muscle tone. Diets shown to have a rich supply of nuts have been linked to improved life expectancy and overall health “The biggest study yet into whether nuts can add years to your life shows that people who ate nuts every day were 20 percent less likely to die from heart disease, cancer or any other cause over 30 years than people who didn’t eat them.”  http://www.nbcnews.com/health/aw-nuts-handful-day-may-help-you-live-longer-docs-2D11624345
• Molasses: source of potassium
• Cumin: aides in digestion

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Spicy Cashews

 

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Prep time

2 mins

Cook time

12 mins

Total time

14 mins

 

Spicey Cashews: low in sugar, fat, calories, & gluten free: flavorful party snack

Author: www.gardenfreshfoodie.com

Recipe type: Appetizer

Serves: 8 (or more)

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cashews or almonds
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp raw sugar
• ½ tsp cardamon
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp molasses
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350, toast nuts 7-8 minutes
2. Wisk salt, sugar, spices in bowl
3. Bring oil, vinegar, juice, and molasses to a boil in a shallow pan (about 30 seconds)
4. Add nuts and stir to coat
5. Place back on cookie sheet and toast in oven 4 minutes
6. Cool and serve, can be stored for several days

Nutrition Information

Serving size: ¼ cup Calories: 105 Fat: 7.8 g Carbohydrates: 6 g Sugar: 2.5 g Protein: 2.5 g Cholesterol: 0 g

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