Healthy snack attack with these Smoky Chipotle Roasted Cashews. Full of flavour and with a spicy touch, this snack will satisfy your crunchy cravings.
Bingeworthy and balanced snack
The best way to make watching TV even better? The right snacks to go with whatever I'm binging. But most of the savoury snacks are usually full of simple carbs and lack of nutrients. Not really what I'm looking for in a balanced snack. And right there, flavourful roasted nuts come to the rescue. They are full of flavour and are high in healthy fats, giving you that crunchy satiscation without the simple carbs.
Smoky Chipotle Roasted Cashews
Nuts are rich in healthy fats and pack a bunch of nutrients to nourish the body. They are a good protein source, rich in copper and magnesium and support brain and bone health. The best part? It only takes 15 minutes to make this bingeworthy snack to eat with your favourite movie or show. Scroll down for some tips and the easy recipe.
Tips for making this Smoky Chipotle Roasted Cashews
- Use raw unsalted nuts as a base to coat with flavours instead of already processed or seasoned ones.
- Don't disturb or overpower the flavour of the spices by using a vegetable oil that has a strong taste of its own. I usually use light-tasting vegetable oil, like canola or sunflower oil, for that matter.
- If you don’t have chipotle chili powder on hand you can substitute for other chili powders of your choice. Remember though, that the nuts won't have that smoky flavour, which the chipotle chile is known for.
- Don't over-bake the cashews otherwise the spices will turn bitter.
- After taking the nuts out of the oven, let them cool for about half an hour for a crunchy treat. They will have a slightly soft texture when eaten warm.
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Smoky Chipotle Roasted Cashews
Ingredients
- 300 g raw unsalted cashews (2 cups)
- 1 ½ tablespoon vegetable oil (e.g. sunflower oil, canola oil)
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a bowl mix together oil, sweet paprika powder, chipotle chili powder, chopped rosemary, and salt to create a paste. Add the cashews and stir until the nuts are well coated in the marinade.
- Distribute the marinated cashew nuts evenly on the baking tray, making sure they don't overlap. Roast for about 8 to 10 minutes until slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for at least half an hour. Store in an airtight container for up to one month.
Notes
- Don't disturb or overpower the flavour of the spices by using a vegetable oil that has a strong taste of its own. Use a light-tasting vegetable oil like canola or sunflower for that matter.
- You can substitute chipotle chili powder with any other other chili powder of your choice. Remember though, that the nuts won't have that smoky flavour, which the chipotle chili is known for.
- Don't overbake the cashews. Otherwise the spices will turn bitter.
- After taking the nuts out of the oven, let them cool for about half an hour for a crunchy treat. They will have a slightly soft texture when eaten warm.
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