Easy & Tasty Vegetarian Mexican Tangy Spiced Nuts

Easy & Tasty Vegetarian Mexican Tangy Spiced Nuts

  • 15 Minutes Prep
  • 1 Hour 25 Minutes Total
  • 20 Servings
  • 200 Calories per Serving
An easy appetizer, these Mexican-inspired spiced nuts are quick to make! Full of flavor, they also work great as a snacking option and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, you can let the oven do most of the hard work. Why not give it a go and try this recipe on your next home movie night?

Ingredient List

  • 1 egg white, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon from 1 jar Mezco™ Sweet & Smoky Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups assorted raw nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pepitas)

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 300°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat egg white, sugar, spice blend and salt with fork until mixture is frothy. With rubber spatula, fold in nuts until evenly coated. Spread mixture evenly in pan.
  2. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until coating on nuts thickens and turns golden brown. Cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes; coating on nuts will harden as nuts cool. Store in tightly covered container.

Tips

  • Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
  • Any mixture of nuts can be used; whole almonds, pistachios, walnuts or pecans are also wonderful in this mix.
  • These nuts can be prepared up to 1 week in advance if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Mix up the flavors and try this recipe using the Mezco™ Spicy & Tangy Spice Blend.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 16g 25%, Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 13%, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 210mg 9%, Potassium 170mg 5%, Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%, Dietary Fiber 1g 7%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 4%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 10%, Thiamin 10%, Riboflavin 8%, Niacin 2%, Vitamin B6 2%, Folic Acid 4%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 2%, Phosphorus 15%, Magnesium 20%, Zinc 10%, Selenium 170%, Copper 25%, Manganese 25%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 200, Calories from Fat 150, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 1g, Sugars 4g, Protein 4g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1/2, Starch 0, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 1/2, Fat 2 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 2oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp