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Arabian Spiced Nuts
Baharat is a North African spice blend that usually consists of peppercorns, cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices. The blend varies from region and individual cook. This blend gives the nuts a sweet, then spicy, peppery flavor.—Veronica Gantley, Norfolk, Virginia
12 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
BAHARAT:
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
2 tablespoons whole allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
SPICED NUTS:
1/4 cup honey
4 cups lightly salted mixed nuts (1-1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup sugar
Directions
In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine peppercorns
and allspice; grind until mixture becomes a fine powder. Add
cinnamon and nutmeg; grind until blended. Store in an airtight
container for up to 6 months.
For spiced nuts, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, microwave honey for
30-45 seconds or until bubbly. Stir in nuts. Transfer to a
foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for
10 minutes, stirring once. Cool for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine sugar and 1 tablespoon Baharat spice mix.
Sprinkle over nuts and toss to coat. Yield: 4 cups.
To Make Ahead:
This recipe can be made a week in advance.
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup equals 268 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013
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Nutrition Facts:
20 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 74 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013