SPICY NUT BALLS

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These spicy little critters are perfect atop a crisp green salad or a hot cup of tomato soup. I like to use a combination of almonds and cashews. For the best flavor be sure to toast the nuts.

Provided by Lola

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¾ cup ground toasted mixed nuts
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix ground nuts and bread crumbs. Stir in olive oil, tomato paste, and hot sauce. Add minced green onion and parsley. Mix well.
Using your hands, form the mixture into bite-size balls. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 531 mg, Sugar 4.9 g