Thread: nuts

Walnuts and Almonds are your best options.

From the Healthy Recipe sub-forum.

Heck, I'm going to make some these tomorrow.

Originally Posted by aggies1ut

Cinnamon Glazed Walnuts
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup Splenda
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
2 cups walnut halves

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DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Combine Splenda, cinnamon, red pepper, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
Beat egg white until foamy in a medium bowl. Add walnuts; tossing to coat. Add spice mixture; toss to coat nuts evenly.
Spread nuts on a greased baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 1 hour, stirring nuts after 30 minutes. Cool slightly and break apart. Cool completely and store in airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Spicy Mixed Nuts
1 egg white
2 tablespoons cold water
2/3 cup walnut halves
2/3 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup whole almonds
1/2 cup Splenda sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

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DIRECTIONS:
Beat egg white and water until frothy. Stir nuts into mixture to coat, then drain slightly in a colander, 3-4 minutes. Mix sugar and spices in a plastic bag. Add nuts and shake to coat. Spread wet nut mixture in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly. Stir.
Microwave another 1 1/2 minutes. Remove; stir to separate. Cool. Store in a sealed container.

Anytime Almonds
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups dry roasted almonds, no salt added
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (do not use regular table salt)

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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a bowl, mix together almonds, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary until nuts are completely coated. Season with salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Indian Spiced Walnuts
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
4 cups walnut halves and pieces
Coat a large, shallow, baking pan with non-stick vegetable spray.
Mix egg whites with spices. Stir in walnuts and coat thoroughly. Spread in prepared pan.
Bake in 350 degree F oven for 15 to18 minutes, until dry and crisp. Cool completely before serving.
Makes 4 cups.

Cajun Spiced California Walnuts

2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons each: cayenne pepper and paprika
2 teaspoons each: dried basil, oregano and thyme
4 cups shelled California Walnut pieces

In large bowl, mix egg whites with seasonings; stir in walnuts and coat thoroughly. Spread walnuts on large, shallow baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 350°F 15 to 18 minutes or until dry and crisp. Cool thoroughly before serving.
Makes 4 servings.

Microwave Directions: Prepare ingredients as above. Spread prepared walnuts in large microwaveable dish. Microwave on High (100%) in 4 or 5 batches for 2 to 3 minutes each or until dry and crisp. Cool completely.

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