Jerk Spiced Cashews
The heat packed mouthfeel is just one small benefit in our jerk spiced cashews.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 276kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cashews raw, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 2 sprigs thyme fresh
- 1 lime zest of
- 2 teaspoons ginger fresh, finely chopped
Jerk Spice
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a small reusuable container with a lid, combine all the ingredients for the jerk spice.
- In a medium bowl, lightly toss the first five ingredients with a tablespoon* of jerk spice.
- Bake for four minutes or until the cashews a lightly golden brown. Allow to cool completely before serving. Store in airtight container for a week.
Notes
*This Jerk Spice blend yields more than you need for the cashews. Try using it as a rub for any protein (chicken is traditional), and you will love it. Or save it and use it for stovetop seasoning to spice up any dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1170mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 4mg |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9