PARMESAN WALNUTS

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I love this Parmesan walnuts recipe because it's quick, easy and an alternative to high-calorie croutons. You can also make a double batch and package the walnuts for gifting. - Karen Orvis, Plainville, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and cayenne. Cook over medium heat until walnuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with cheese. Spread on foil to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6 mg cholesterol, Sodium 33 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange