About a month ago I had a last-minute guest come for lunch. After throwing a few things together for lunch, I wanted to create something special to snack on. Since I was crunched for time, roasted nuts popped into my mind.
From the few roasted nuts recipes I made before, I knew they were quick and easy to make. However, I didn’t want to make any ordinary roasted nut, but something full of flavor that would stand out.
I thought of Averie and her love of a Chili Lime Nut she found in Mexico and Trader Joe’s. Since I have neither been to Mexico or bought Chili Lime Nuts at Trader Joe’s, I have no idea what those versions taste like. But…I think the way they disappear of the plate makes me believe they turned out pretty well.
~These nuts are very simple to make and take less than five minutes to prep. Dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and sugar-free.
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw mixed nuts (can use just one type of nut as well. I used a mix of walnuts, almonds, and peanuts)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- dash hot sauce, optional to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400*.
- Toss all ingredients together an spread on a baking sheet. Hot sauce is optional, but if you like extra spicy things you might want to add a few splashes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. You will know if they're done by the smell and the way the crackle. They should be golden-brown.
The tang of the lime and salt combined with the spicy chili powders make them highly addictive-you are warned!
These make the perfect gift. I gave these to my friends and neighbors for Christmas this year by packaging them in a glass jar (a recycled and cleaned jelly jar to be exact), decorating with a bow, and hand-drawing a label on top. This would also make a fabulous New Year’s gift!
Health Benefits:
- Lime: This citrus is full of vitamin C and can help aid in digestion. The acids in this fruit can help break down the food molecules in your stomach, making it easier for your digestive system. The vitamin C also helps you have healthier eyes.
- Nuts: Rich in fiber, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. They are also high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which can help lower cholesterol. They also might help reduce your risk of heart disease. The fats can also keep your skin healthy and your hair shiny!
- Chili: This spicy food can help lower blood sugar levels, improve heart health, reduce inflammation, helps clear congestion, and aids in digestion.
THOUGHT-PROVOKING, MIND-PRODDING QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What are your favorite flavored nuts? Do you roast your own or buy store bought?
Oh my goodness those loom SO GOOD! I could polish off a ridic amount of those bad boys. You did a great job on the flavors for someone who’s never had these; I can tell just from reading the recipe how good they would be! Possibly touch of cayenne, in addition to the chili powder (but you also have the hot sauce) so I bet they’re perfect!
Thanks for the linky love 🙂
Thanks, Averie! I bet the cayenne would be good, too. I didn’t have any around. though….
These look wonderful! I love seasoned nuts, yet I never make them. I should head to trader joe’s to pick up some mixed nuts and make this! Thanks!
these look great! i need last minute diy gifts … might try them with the lone lemon threatening to go bad in my kitchen!
It’s hard for me to pick just one nut.. but I really love pecans, cashews, almonds and peanuts (though mostly in the form of peanut butter) Oh and macadamia.. Brazil… damn it I can’t choose.. I just love them all!! I seem to like a lot of them raw- but I do love the way they toast up in homemade granola 🙂 Great recipe!
The combination of flavors sounds amazing. I use similar ingredients for my homemade chili lime tortilla chips. I actually prefer the taste of raw nuts versus roasted.
these sound uhhmazing!
chili and lime – yes please, that sound perfect!!!
Been looking for a recipe like this! Thank you!! 🙂
The pictures are awesome! 😮
My fave nut: Walnuts! 😀
This looks SO good. Lime is one of my all-time favorite flavors, and I eat so many raw almonds…it would be good to spice them up a bit!
I am so unhappy! I shelled the pistachios and checked them after 10 minutes and they were completely burned. 🙁
Oh no!! Hopefully the next batch turns out well for you!
mine burned completely within the recommended 15 minutes too. such a waste ):
I checked after 10 minutes…..they were burnt…..may be the nuts should be roasted at some lower temperature like 300F for a longer period of time rather than high temperature