SPICY NUTS

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I made these nuts when I bought some unsalted/unroasted shelled pistachios and peanuts which I didn't use for cooking. My family loved them for snacking while watching tv. Recipe adapted from The Turtle Bay Cookbook

Provided by ellie_

Time 20m

Yield 2 pounds nuts

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2-2 lbs unsalted nuts (I used shelled not-roasted pistachios and peanuts)
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more for spicier nuts)
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt (or other coarse salt)

Steps:

In a large skillet melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
Add nuts to melted butter and cook stirring frequently for 10 minutes.
Add red peppper flakes and salt to nuts and continue cooking, stirring frequently for five minutes longer, being careful that nuts don't burn.
Drain nuts on paper towels and let cool before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 3692.2, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.4

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