Mexican Nuts Recipes

MEXI SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Combine pecans and peanuts in an ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan.
• Combine egg white and remaining 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well.
• Pour over nuts, stirring to coat.
• Bake uncovered in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until toasted.
• Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container.
• Yield: 4 cups.

MEXICAN CHILE LIME PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
• To a bowl add all of the ingredients except the nuts. Mix well.
• Add the nuts to the spice mix, stir to make sure the peanuts are all coated well. Spread the peanuts evenly onto a large baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Remove from the oven, allow to cool to room temperature and serve.

TAJIN® ROASTED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place nuts into a medium bowl. Mix butter and chili-lime seasoning together in a small bowl; pour over nuts and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread out into a single layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until nuts are lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes, stirring every 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and place nuts on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool completely before serving or storing.

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.

MEXICAN NUTS

Steps:

• In large saucepan mix brown sugar, cream and butter.
• Bring to soft ball stage on thermometer.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Add pecans - stirring constantly.
• Drop immediately by teaspoon fulls on waxed paper.
• Let cool. Store in tightly covered container.