THAI SPICED NUTS

This baked mix of almonds, pecans, cashews and coconut gets a kick thanks to some Thai green curry paste. Serve them when guests come over or package them up as hostess/host gifts.

Yield: Makes 6 cups.

THAI SPICED NUTS

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup liquid honey
  • 4 tsp Thai green curry paste
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whole natural almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 1/2 cups roasted salted cashews
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine honey, green curry paste, oil and salt. Add almonds, pecans, cashews and coconut; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer in a parchment paper-lined 10x15 inch baking sheet.
  3. Bake, stirring once, for 30 minutes or until nuts are golden brown; cool. Stir nut mixture frequently while it is cooling. Store in a cool dry place for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup:

 

166 calories, 13.9 g fat, 4.2 g protein, 8.9 g carbohydrate, 2.2 g fibre, 102 mg sodium