6
Spiced Mixed Nuts
You may substitute your favourite nuts and spices
for the ones we have suggested.
Makes about 4 cups (1 L)
1 whole cinnamon stick
2 star anise pods
1 whole nutmeg
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) whole cloves
1½ cups (375 ml) pecans
1 cup (250 ml) almonds
1½ cups (375 ml) walnuts
1
⁄
3
cup (75 ml) light brown sugar
1¼ teaspoons (6 ml) table salt
pinch cayenne pepper
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 325°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper; reserve.
Place the cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg and cloves in the bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Spice & Nut
Grinder. Pulse 15 times, and then process until finely ground, about 10 seconds.
Place the nuts, sugar, spices, salt and cayenne in a large bowl; toss to combine. Add the egg
white and mix until completely combined. Spread the nut mixture evenly on the prepared pan
and place in the preheated oven. Bake, tossing every 10 minutes, for about 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup [50 ml]):
Calories 200 (74% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 5g • fat 17g
sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 190mg • calc. 49mg • fiber 3g
Tahini
A vital ingredient to hummus, this sesame paste is very versatile
and can be used as a base in salad dressings or sauces.
Makes about
1
⁄
3
cup (75 ml)
½ cup (125 ml) sesame seeds, toasted and cooled
2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
pinch sea salt
Place the sesame seeds in the bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Spice & Nut Grinder. Pulse 6 to 8 times,
until finely ground. Add the olive oil and salt and process 30 to 40 seconds, or until a paste
forms.
Store the tahini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon [15 ml]):
Calories 100 (83% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 2g • fat 10g
sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 2g
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