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Cajun-Spiced Walnuts

Source of Recipe

Submitted by Brandon Johnstun From California Walnut Commission


Recipe Introduction

This is a good recipe to lay out for any occassion. You can add other cajun seasonings like K Pauls. Make it as hot as you want.

List of Ingredients

Tools

Baking pan
Non stick spray
Bowl
Wisk
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons, 1 Tsp, 1 Tbl
Hot pads
Cooling rack
Tongs


Ingredients

2 Egg Whites, slightly beaten
2 Tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper
2 Tsp Mixed dried Herbs
1 Tbl Garlic Salt
2 Tsp Paprika
4 C (1 lb.) Walnut Halves and Pieces




Recipe

Serves: 4 Cups
Time required: Prepare: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Oven temperature: 350 degrees
Difficulty: Easy


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Coat a large, shallow, baking pan with non-stick vegetable spray.

3. Mix egg whites with spices.

4. Stir in walnuts and coat thoroughly.

5. Spread in prepared pan.

6. Bake in 350 oven 15-18 minutes, until dry and crisp.

7. Cool completely before serving.

NOTE: Best if made at least one day ahead. Flavors intensify overnight. Store in sealed contained.


Serve with

Pretzels, corn chips, dip, and smoothies.

This goes great in a chex mix or similar mix.


Variations

*Use K Pauls cajun seasonings to get a great flavor.