Chipotle Lime Spiced Nut Mix
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl for tossing everything together
- Rimmed baking sheet to keep everything evenly spread
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat makes cleanup a breeze
- Zester or microplane for that fresh lime zest
- Spatula to stir and spread the nut mixture
Ingredients
- 3 cups mixed raw nuts almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts — or whatever you like
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey for a richer sweetness
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin for extra warmth
- 1/4 cup roasted walnuts to deepen the nuttiness
- 1/4 cup pine nuts if you want to play around with flavors from pine nuts recipes
- Pinch of cayenne if you love your spicy nuts roasted to the next level
Instructions
Preheat your oven
- to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk the seasoning blend
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, zest, olive oil, maple syrup, chipotle powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
Toss in the nuts
- Add your mixed nuts to the bowl and stir until each piece is coated in that smoky, tangy goodness.
Spread and roast
- Pour the nut mixture onto your baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake
- for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep an eye out toward the end—nuts can go from golden to burnt fast!
Cool completely on the tray
- The nuts will crisp up as they cool.
Store in an airtight
- container at room temp for up to two weeks (but they rarely last that long).