Chili Cashew Party Mix Recipes

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
• Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
• Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
• Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
• Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

CASHEW CHILI

Steps:

• Chop the celery, onions, and bell pepper. Sauté them in olive oil until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add tomatoes(with juice) and beans(with juices) and all spices. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until pleased with thickness. Add vinegar and cashews.
• Taste and adjust seasonings, remove bay leaf, and serve. Enjoy!

VEGETARIAN CASHEW CHILI

Steps:

• In a soup pot, heat the oil. Add onions, garlic and bay leaf and saute for about 3 minutes. Add the green peppers and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender but still crisp, approximately 3-5 minutes.
• Melt in the butter, then add spices, herbs, pepper, and salt. Saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently so nothing burns.
• Add quart of tomatoes plus juice and beans to the mixture and simmer for about 15 minutes for flavor to blend.
• Toast cashews in a 350 oven or toaster oven for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add toasted cashews and vinegar. Simmer for another 15 minutes and serve.
• It's even better the second day.