Caramelized Cashews with CayenneMitchell Feinberg
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 cups unsalted natural cashews (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray sheet of foil with nonstick spray; set aside. Lightly spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Toss cashews and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Spread cashew mixture evenly in single layer on prepared sheet.
Step 2
Bake nuts until golden brown and coated with maple syrup mixture, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Immediately pour nut mixture out onto foil, spreading evenly. Cool 10 minutes, then separate and break apart any nut clusters. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving: (1/4 cup) 224.5 kcal calories
64.1 % calories from fat
16.0 g fat
3.1 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
18.1 g carbohydrates
1.1 g dietary fiber
7.7 g total sugars
17.0 g net carbohydrates
5.3 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
