Smoky spiced nuts

These smoky, crunchy nuts are the perfect mix of sweet and savoury. They’re great for snacking, gifting, or serving with drinks during the holidays.

Makes: 3 cups

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cup raw mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts etc)
• 1 egg white
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 ½ tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin, ground 
• 1 tsp ginger, ground
• 1 tsp coriander, ground
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a baking tray
2. Combine the nuts in a bowl and set aside
3. Lightly whisk the egg white in a large bowl until frothy. Add the maple syrup and continue to whisk keeping the mixture nice and frothy.
4. In a small bowl, combine the spices
5. Add the spices to the egg white mixture and stir well
6. Add the nuts to the spice mixture and stir well until all nuts are coated
7. Spread the nuts over the baking tray and separate them as you go
8. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, checking halfway to give them a toss. You want the nuts to be dry and golden once finished. 
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
10. Store the nuts in an airtight container.