Best Santa Fe Trail Mix Recipes

Santa Fe Trail Mix image

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup cashews
3/4 cup pistachio nut, roasted and shelled
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chili sauce, plus
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 chipotle chile in adobo (about 3 inches long)
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon dried cilantro, divided
cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300°F Line 14x11 baking sheet with foil and set aside.
Combine pecans, cashews, pistachios, pine nuts and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
Combine butter, cumin and garlic powder in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high 45-50 seconds or until butter is melted and foamy. Stir to blend.
Place butter mixture, chile sauce, chipotle chile and orange juice concentrate in food processor or blender; process until smooth. Pour sauce over nut mixture; stir to coat evenly. Spread mixture in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
Bake about 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and spray mixture evenly with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tsp dried cilantro over mixture. Stir mixture with a spatula and repeat with additional cooking spray and remaining dried cilantro. Set baking sheet on wire rack to cool.
Leave uncovered at least 1 hour before storing in airtight container or resealable plastic food storage bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.6, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 285.1, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 9.4

Santa Fe Trail Cornbread Recipe image

Provided by ClaudiaJan

Number Of Ingredients 11

Santa Fe Trail Cornbread
1 C. cornmeal, flour and Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar
cheese, ea.
1 tab. Minced onion
1 tsp. Baking soda
salt to taste
8 oz. Carton sour cream
½ C. water
4 oz. Can green chilies
1 egg, beaten
Combine dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients. Bake 35 to 40 minutes in 400 degrees.

Steps:

Santa Fe Trail Cornbread 1 C. cornmeal, flour and Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar cheese, ea. 1 tab. Minced onion 1 tsp. Baking soda salt to taste 8 oz. Carton sour cream ½ C. water 4 oz. Can green chilies 1 egg, beaten Combine dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients. Bake 35 to 40 minutes in 400 degrees.