Seasoned Mixed Nuts Recipe : Eating Healthy

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🥗Healthier: raw nuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Raw nuts are lower in sodium and healthier, while peanuts are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor while agave is often less expensive.

In a large bowl, combine unsalted mixed nuts (pecans, cashews, almonds, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts).

Toast the mixed nuts in a pan over medium heat to enhance their flavor, being careful not to burn them.

Add a couple of spoons of brown sugar to the pan with the nuts to help caramelize them.

Sprinkle paprika over the nuts for added flavor, adjusting to taste to avoid excessive spiciness.

Incorporate pumpkin pie spice into the mixture, which contains cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, and clove.

Continue to heat the nuts until they start to turn golden brown, indicating they are toasted enough.

Remove the pan from heat once the nuts are golden brown and fragrant.

Spread the toasted nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Dust the nuts lightly with brown sugar before placing them in the oven.

Bake the nuts in the oven to achieve a crisp texture, approximately 10 minutes.

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