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Cajun Spiced Walnuts

A spicy kick makes these a perfect pre-dinner nibble with drinks. Prepare them a day ahead if you can, as the flavors blend and mellow overnight.
Servings
8
Prep Time
15 min
Under 300 Calories Quick and Easy
Recipe Rating:

3 ratings
average (7 votes)

Ingredients

    • 1 egg white
    • 1 1/2 tsps garlic salt
    • 1 1/2 tsps mixed dried herbs
    • 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 2 cups California walnut halves and pieces

Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  Coat a large, shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
    2. In a large bowl, mix egg white, garlic salt, dried herbs, cayenne pepper and paprika with a whisk or fork until blended.
    3. Add California walnut halves and pieces and toss until they are evenly coated, then spread in the prepared baking pan.  Bake 16-18 minutes, stirring once after about 8 minutes, until the walnuts look dry and toasted.  Remove from the oven and cool completely.
    4. Store in an airtight container.  Makes 2 cups.

     

Nutrition Information

Calories
201
Total Fat
20 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Monounsaturated Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
14.5 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
282 mg
Total Carbohydrate
5 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
5 g

Recipe courtesy of WMB-'Mega Menu

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