SPICY ALMONDS AND CASHEWS

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Categories     Bake     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Almond     Cashew     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups whole blanched almonds, toasted lightly
2 cups raw cashews (available at natural foods stores), toasted lightly

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet melt the butter over moderately low heat, add the cumin, the chili powder, the cayenne, the salt, and the paprika, and cook the spices, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the nuts and stir them to coat them well. Transfer the coated nuts to a baking pan large enough to hold them in one layer and toast them in a preheated 350°F. oven for 5 minutes. Let the nuts cool and transfer them to serving dish.

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