CHILI-LIME PEANUTS

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Provided by Elizabeth Falkner

Categories     Roast     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Lime     Peanut     Poker/Game Night     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups raw Spanish peanuts (about 10 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil (not extra-virgin)
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350&Deg;F. Toss peanuts, olive oil, coarse kosher salt, and sugar in medium bowl to coat evenly. Scrape mixture onto rimmed baking sheet. Roast nuts until fragrant and beginning to darken, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer nuts to large bowl. Add lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Cool nuts completely. DO AHEAD: Nuts can be made 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

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