Pumpkin Seed and Nut Crunch Snack Mix
3
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 1 hr 20 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
This crunchy, sweet and savory mix is the perfect fall snack or cocktail party nibble. We love the little kick of heat from the cayenne and chili powder, and all the different kinds of texture and crunch you get from the nuts and seeds.
Ingredients
Cayenne pepper
1 pinch(es)
Chili powder
½ tsp(s)
Ground cinnamon
2 tsp(s)
Ground nutmeg
½ tsp(s)
Ground ginger
1 tsp(s)
Ground cloves
⅛ tsp(s)
Table salt
¼ tsp(s)
Green pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
½ cup(s), unsalted, without shells
Sliced almonds
¼ cup(s)
Shelled pistachio nuts
¼ cup(s)
Quinoa puffs
40 gm, about 1/2 cup
Olive oil
1½ tbsp(s)
Maple syrup
2 tbsp(s)
Dried cranberries
2 tbsp(s), chopped
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, mix the cayenne, chili powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
2
Place the pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, pistachios, and puffed quinoa in a large nonstick pan, over medium heat, and cook until toasted, about 4-6 minutes. Add the olive oil, maple syrup, and spice blend, and toss to coat. Cook until there is no liquid left in the pan, 1-2 minutes more.
3
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the snack mix to a parchment lined baking sheet to cool. Once cooled, mix in dried cranberries and store the mix in an air-tight container at room temperature.
4
Serving size: 1/4 cup
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