Best Mexi Cashews Recipes

VEGAN SPICY CASHEW CREMA

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl and pour enough filtered water on top to cover cashews completely. Soak for 2 hours to overnight.
• Drain and rinse cashews and place into the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/2 cup water, lime juice, vinegar, garlic salt, chile pepper, and paprika. Blend for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water if necessary, for desired consistency. Blend until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust for flavor.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
• Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
• Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
• Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
• Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

SPICY CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute cashews in butter and oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spread on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; let stand for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, chili powder and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Store in an airtight container.

MEXI CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 C).
• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable oil.
• In a medium bowl, whip the egg white with a few drops of water until frothy.
• Add the nuts to the egg white and toss to mix.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the nuts to a clean large bowl.
• Mix the spices together in a small bowl and then sprinkle on top of the nuts and toss to coat.
• Spread the nut mixture in one layer on the baking sheet.
• Bake, shaking or stirring once, to make sure they toast evenly, 25-35 minutes, until they are crisp and browned.
• Transfer the nuts to another cool flat surface to cool and crisp.

SPICY CASHEWS

Steps:

• Place a medium-size saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and cashews and toss to coat. Add chili powder, salt, and pepper and toss until warmed through. Remove from heat and serve. They will crisp as they sit.

MEXI SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Combine pecans and peanuts in an ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan.
• Combine egg white and remaining 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well.
• Pour over nuts, stirring to coat.
• Bake uncovered in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until toasted.
• Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container.
• Yield: 4 cups.

ROASTED CUMIN CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk egg white and water. Add cashews and toss to coat. Transfer to a colander; drain for 2 minutes. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add cashews and toss to coat., Arrange in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 50-55 minutes, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.