Curried Tropical Nut Mix Recipe

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This nutty concoction is an easy, make-at-home food gift. It will spice up the snack table at any party. Good luck keeping the bowl filled.—Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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Curried Tropical Nut Mix Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 22 Servings

10 10 20

Ingredients

2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups salted roasted almonds
2 cups salted cashew halves
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup dried mangoes, chopped

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds. Add the almonds, cashews, peanuts and coconut; toss to coat.
Cook, uncovered, 5-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned, stirring after each minute. Add mangoes. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 7-1/2 cups.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1/3 cup equals 280 calories, 23 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 221 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Curried Tropical Nut Mix in Country Woman October/November 2011, p33