Five-spice mixed nuts
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time50 min
- Makes5 cups
Photo, Erik Putz.
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Ingredients
4 tsp five-spice powder
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp butter
1 egg white
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups unsalted cashews
1 1/4 cups skin-on almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup raw pepitas
3/4 cup coconut chips
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 300F, then line a baking sheet with parchment.
TOAST five-spice powder and cayenne in a small frying pan over medium until fragrant, 1 min. Add butter and stir until melted.
WHISK egg white and water in a large bowl until frothy. Whisk in sugar, salt and spice mixture. Add nuts and seeds and stir until well coated.
SPREAD mixture evenly onto prepared sheet. Bake, stirring halfway, until nuts are dry, about 40 min. Let cool, then stir in coconut chips. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition (per 3 tbsp)
Calories 106, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 6g, Fat 9g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 135mg.
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